March 5, 2012 by Pat Brinkman Have you wondered just how lean that piece of meat is? When comparing ground meats do you get confused as to what may be the leanest? As of March 1 fresh meat and poultry has to carry the Nutrition Facts label we see on other packaged goods. Not all […]
February 14, 2012 by lisabarlage The week of February 13 – 19 is celebrated as Random Acts of Kindness week. From paying for food for the car behind you in thefast food drive through to shoveling snow from someone’s driveway, to making a favorite dessert for someone unexpectedly are just examples of how people share […]
February 13, 2012 by linnettegoard Why are family meals so important? In today’s busy world it is hard to make time to plan and eat with our family. However, eating with your family can improve your family’s health in many ways: Eat together. Eat meals with your child whenever possible. Let your child see you […]
February 14, 2012 by lisabarlage The week of February 13 – 19 is celebrated as Random Acts of Kindness week. From paying for food for the car behind you in thefast food drive through to shoveling snow from someone’s driveway, to making a favorite dessert for someone unexpectedly are just examples of how people share […]
April 24, 2012 by bethstefura MyPlate is designed to introduce an easy-to follow food guide icon for figuring out how to eat healthy. The colorful divided plate is a great tool to plan healthy meals. The USDA’s MyPlate method helps people consume a variety of foods. MyPlate recommends half the plate consists of vegetables and fruit, with the […]
February 23, 2012 by linnettegoard Is your kitchen the hub for activity? Does your family socialize, do homework, read the mail and generally congregate around the kitchen table or island? With all the activity going on have you ever stopped to think about how clean this space is? Before putting food on these surfaces make […]
February 20, 2012 by marilynrabe February is celebrated as American Heart Month to bring awareness of the impact of heart disease and to suggest lifestyle changes that can help us to have healthier hearts. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one […]
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 […]
Posted in Healthy People, Heart Health, local foods, tagged Diet and Cancer, food choices, fresh produce, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, local foods, Nutrition on July 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment » One of the best things about summer is the availability of fresh produce – especially fresh berries. July is the peak month […]
June 21, 2012 by linnettegoard As summer kicks in full force more of us will be outdoors heating up the grill. If you are like me, I don’t want to heat up the kitchen so I head outside with the food. Some simple steps will keep your food safe. KEEP COLD FOOD COLD Keep meat […]
Studies show families who eat meals together regularly benefit. Both parents and kids are included in these benefits. Food patterns for the future generation are healthier when families eat together. In other words, eating together today can impact healthy food patterns of tomorrow. University of Minnesota research shows that teens that ate meals together with […]
January 28, 2011 by lisabarlage Have you joined the Zumba fitness craze? I have to admit that I haven’t, although I have tried it a couple times when I have been at conferences with Zumba offered as a fitness break. My sister-in-law loves the Zumba program and goes about four times a week to classes, […]
August 25, 2011 by Pat Brinkman For most of us dairy is an important source of calcium, protein, potassium and (depending on the dairy food) Vitamin D. However, some people have problems with eating diary and then we hear of other concerns. So are dairy foods healthy or not? Bones – Milk critics have believed […]
Eating Well While Vacationing Saves the Guilt and Waistline too! Should vacation be a time to indulge without guilt? Will all those high calorie/high fat meals cause you to regret booking the trip when you return? How can you keep from ruining your vacation memories by having to purchase bigger clothes or compromising your health […]