April 9, 2015 by Shannon Carter While you can find an app for just about anything you want to track or organize… they are not all created equal. University of Missouri Extension has some tips to help you make SMART choices when selecting health and nutrition apps. S: What is the source of the app? […]
Sleep or Exercise? Both activities are critical for maintaining good health. But let’s be real; it’s much more fun to do an extra hour in bed instead of on the treadmill. Have you ever made the decision to wake up early in the morning to workout, only to find yourself feeling like an extra hour […]
One and two person households are the fastest growing segment of the population. If you are in this category, read on for ideas on Cooking for One or Two. The first step is to plan weekly menus. Incorporate the following into your weekly plans: Make half of your grains whole grains. Look for whole grain […]
June 3, 2019 by Daniel Remley My teenage daughter lectures me from time to time about overusing plastics, especially those that can’t be recycled. We’ve bought reusable straws to use at home, and I get dirty looks if I take a straw at a restaurant. I’ve been wondering why using a plastic straw would be detrimental […]
November 30, 2015 by joannamrini Sleep or Exercise? Both activities are critical for maintaining good health. But let’s be real; it’s much more fun to do an extra hour in bed instead of on the treadmill. Have you ever made the decision to wake up early in the morning to workout, only to find yourself […]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, High Blood Pressure Education Month, and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Wow! The symmetry amongst those three events all occurring in the same month (in my mind, anyways) is incredible, as high blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke. And not being physically active is a […]
February 8, 2018 by Shannon Carter In my family of four, it is often my thirteen-year-old daughter who requests a family game night. This is the same thirteen-year-old who truly does not want (or need) a cell phone because she doesn’t want to become addicted to a phone. I think she’s on to something here… […]
One of my friends posted this quote on her Facebook timeline followed by an encouraging word to use this challenging time to build resiliency. “My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon.” – Mizuta Masahide That quote got me thinking, “Do I even really understand what resiliency is or what it looks […]
Fall is the season of pumpkins. We see them everywhere. Most of us have at least one pumpkin on our porch or near our front door. If you have not cut into it you may want to get some health benefits from your purchase. The pumpkin seeds are nutritious being high in protein, fiber, magnesium, […]
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 […]
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 […]
When you go out to eat and are served a meal with a nice sprig of parsley, do you eat it or throw it away? Parsley is commonly used by restaurants to add a splash of green to the dinner plate. Just in case you didn’t know, it’s edible. And healthy. Parsley has a long […]
When you go out to eat and are served a meal with a nice sprig of parsley, do you eat it or throw it away? Parsley is commonly used by restaurants to add a splash of green to the dinner plate. Just in case you didn’t know, it’s edible. And healthy. Parsley has a long […]
October is Cranberry Month! Cranberries were one of those fruits that my family did not eat very often. Several years ago my step-dad was reading a mystery book and found a recipe for “Killer Cranberry Scones” – the main character in the book was known for these. When he found the recipe in the back […]