This past week it seems as though Fall has arrived in full force. The cooler temperatures, shorter days, changing leaves, and farmers working in the fields into the wee hours of the night signals Fall is here to stay. With the arrival of Fall, many think of football, pumpkins, bon fires, sweaters, as well as […]
Is the fact that you receive so much information everyday stressful to you? Does the information needed to make a decision or remain informed about a topic flood in from too many sources/places? Is too much information filling your time and making it impossible to digest it all? How can you de-stress and avoid information […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged bean recipe, bean salsa, bean salsa recipe, Black bean and corn salad, Calories, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, fruits and vegetables, health, healthy broccoli salad, healthy choices, healthy party recipes, healthy snack recipe, Healthy Tailgate, healthy tailgate recipes, hummus, Nutrition, raw broccoli salad, Tailgate recipes, Wellness on October […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged antioxidants, Apples, artichokes, arugula, beta-carotene, caffeine, Calories, cancer fighting, Diet and Cancer, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy weight, lean protein, lycopene, phytochemicals, red leaf lettuce, salads, spinach, tomatoes, Vitamin C on January 30, 2015| Leave a Comment » Choose colorful vegetables and greens for a nutritious meal. Lettuce […]
Did you know $1.8 billion dollars is spent on marketing foods to school-aged youth? Or that the average child sees 12-16 advertisements per day promoting food products high in saturated fat, sugar, or sodium? These statistics have created public scrutiny on the food advertised to children. In 2006, the Better Business Bureau formed the Children’s Food […]
Lately, I have been feeling guilty when I purchase frozen foods. With the push to eat fresh, fresh ingredients can be even delivered directly to our door through many different meal planning and grocer delivery services. Do you ever wonder how healthy are frozen foods? Since 1984, when President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5157, March […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged appliances, clean eating, co-workers, colleagues, Dietary Guidelines 2015, eating well, family, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy meals, Nutrition, ranges, weight control, Wellness, whole grains on February 25, 2016| 1 Comment » Recently I had to replace my beloved stove. It had […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Exercise, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy eating, Healthy Living, Lifestyles, New Beginnings, physical activity, Reflection, Renewal, sleep, Well-being, Wellness on March 17, 2014| Leave a Comment » Signs of spring are around us everywhere . . . . daylight savings time, daffodils and crocuses popping through the ground, and skunks along […]
Have you seen teal colored pumpkin baskets on Trick-or-Treat nights? They have a special purpose. The Teal Pumpkin Project, sponsored by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), is part of an awareness effort to provide non-food treats for kids with food allergies. All children should be able to experience the happy tradition of trick-or-treating on […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged antioxidants, Apples, artichokes, arugula, beta-carotene, caffeine, Calories, cancer fighting, Diet and Cancer, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy weight, lean protein, lycopene, phytochemicals, red leaf lettuce, salads, spinach, tomatoes, Vitamin C on January 30, 2015| Leave a Comment » Choose colorful vegetables and greens for a nutritious meal. Lettuce […]
I recently spent 8 days in Costa Rica with a group of extension professionals from 10 other states learning about the culture and the history of the country. I have to say it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. You might think, OF COURSE, how could being in a tropical paradise […]
When you put on your shoes, do you ever pause for a moment to think about where those shoes have been? Every time you walk, your shoes pick up a multitude of unwanted substances. A recent study found nine different species of bacteria on the bottom of people’s shoes. And what’s even scarier, the study […]
February 16, 2012 by smith3993 Osteoporosis, which is a condition of brittle bones, affects 44 million Americans. It is estimated that over 50% of the women over 50 and 25% of the men over 50 years of age will break a bone because of osteoporosis. There are some factors that lead to osteoporosis that cannot […]
Some people are afraid to use plastic containers for food or drinks. Other people use nothing but plastic due to the convenience. Should we be concerned or not? Some chemicals used in the lining of food cans or to make certain types of plastic containers include Bisphenol A (BPA), Perchlorate, or Phthalates. Many of these […]