March 6, 2017 by Jami Dellifield 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 […]
February 27, 2012 by Michelle Treber We all have favorite foods that we enjoy. According to USDA ChooseMyPlate Tip Sheet, you can enjoy your meals while making small adjustments. One of the easiest things we can do is to fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables. Make your protein portion a little smaller […]
June 3, 2013 by lisabarlage School is out and it won’t be long before you hear that common theme from your children or grandchildren “I’m bored! There isn’t anything to do!” To stop summer brain drain, the research supported fact that most children lose part of their prior learning; it is a good idea to […]
March 25, 2019 by Jami Dellifield One of the biggest joys of being an Extension Educator is hearing the stories of others and sharing the highs and lows of daily life. I love living in the community, and have come to realize that if I want it to be a better place, it begins with […]
July 24, 2014 by green308 Meditation is currently “en vogue” for a very good reason. It facilitates the unity of mind and body. It helps us de-stress, quiet our mind, and find that point of stillness within ourselves. Most of us spend the day with one thought after another racing through our heads; encompassing everything […]
April 16, 2012 by lisabarlage RELAX!!! Today is National Stress Awareness Day. This is your opportunity to recognize that there is plenty of stress in your life… as if you didn’t already know. More importantly, today is an opportunity to learn, and to do something about the stress…… before it drives you batty or worse. […]
July 8, 2011 by lisabarlage Blended fruit smoothies are available at almost any restaurant, café, or drive through today. While they are not super expensive, they can cost up to $3 or $4 for something you can make yourself for under $1. Most smoothies include fruit, fruit juice, yogurt or milk, and crushed ice – […]
Want some muscles or to reduce your body fat? Working out but still not seeing much difference? Would taking supplements like a steroid or a nutritional supplement help? With football practices starting up your son might want an advantage to be the best on the team. It seems like many athletes are taking steroids or supplements thinking that “bigger […]
March 9, 2015 by green308 Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystem. They cover only 6% of the Earth’s surface, yet they contain more than one half of the world’s plant and animal species. You may never get the opportunity to see a rainforest, but you are actually living very close to another type of ecosystem. […]
The search for the Fountain of Youth dates back to at least the fifth century BC and unfortunately everyone from Herodotus of ancient Greece to Ponce de Leon of Spain has been unsuccessful in their ventures. While there may not be a flowing spring that promises long life, the secret to longevity might be in […]
January 23, 2012 by jennyeven If you eat many foods that are labeled “no sugar added” or “sugar free”, you may wonder how foods can be sweet without having sugar as an ingredient. Take a closer look at the ingredients listing on the food label of the package and see if any of these words are […]
Saturdays are an exciting day our house. My wife and I head out to run (separately) in the morning, each of us with a dog in step, and when we return sometime in the early afternoon, it’s time to EAT. And eat. And eat. Saturday my wife cooked up a pot of homemade mac & […]
February 27, 2012 by Michelle Treber We all have favorite foods that we enjoy. According to USDA ChooseMyPlate Tip Sheet, you can enjoy your meals while making small adjustments. One of the easiest things we can do is to fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables. Make your protein portion a little smaller […]
March 27, 2014 by bethstefura Eco therapy or the growing field of outdoor practices connects us to the healing benefits of nature. Decrease stress, improve your immune response, lower your blood pressure and make your sleep more peaceful by using these strategies. Go outside. Researchers in the United States and Japan have determined that simply […]