We have had a relatively mild winter so far, but it looks like we are going to be experiencing some cold, snowy weather for the next couple of weeks. As we try to keep our homes warm, we also need to think about keeping our families safe. One thing we should be especially aware of […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged nutrition pumpkin, oatmeal, overnight oatmeal, Pumpkin, pumpkin foods, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin recipe, pumpkin seeds, The Pumpkin Show on October 27, 2016| Leave a Comment » Fall is the perfect time to enjoy pumpkins. My OSU Extension county office is located in Circleville, Ohio; home of The Circleville Pumpkin Show where […]
As long as you don’t add gobs of sugar, fat and salt to your garden produce, they will be some of the healthiest fruits and vegetables in your kitchen. However, there are ways to store, preserve, and prepare them so that they can even be healthier. Phytonutrients are natural compounds derived from plants that can have health […]
At a recent professional development conference for the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences in Raleigh, North Carolina I was able to take part in an in-depth tour of a family operated produce farm in Princeton, North Carolina. While I attended many great sessions at the conference, it was a tour “Locally Sweet: […]
Family Mealtime December 3rd is Family and Consumer Sciences Day. The theme for the 2019 “Dine In” for Healthy Families is, “Neighbors as Family”. This December, I encourage you to host a “Dine In” meal with your neighbors of choice. This might be neighbors in an apartment, college dorm or friends from across town. […]
Living through a pandemic, working remotely (at times), moving my college students to two different states, losing my dad, going on vacation, and becoming a certified yoga instructor are a few experiences that define the year 2021 for me. What was your 2021 like? Reflecting on these experiences it became noticeable that my emotions have […]
You have a medical emergency and no one knows your history. They base your treatment on your vitals and condition – but maybe they don’t know the medications you take or a disease you may have. My sister, Debbie was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 4 years old. One of her biggest […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged 1920, 1930, basic 4, basic 7, bread, carbohyrdrates, cereal, Dietary Guidelines, Eat the Basic 7, family meals, Fiber, Food, food safety, foodborne illness, fruit, healthy dietary pattern, Meat, Protein, USDA, vitamins and minerals, W. O Atwater on April 5, 2021| Leave a Comment » In January, I wrote about the […]
March 23, 2023 by sharigallup It is finally spring and my favorite time of the year! I hope you are celebrating that not only has spring has arrived, but so has National Nutrition Month. This is a yearly celebration during the month of March to create awareness about making informed food choices as well as […]
March 28, 2023 by jlowe495 Recently a co-worker and I were talking about ChatGPT – a new online bot that can respond to questions and comments from users in a conversational and “human-like” manner. We spoke about the pros and cons of this new technology, the effects it could have in education, as well as […]
For the past 31 years, the month of April has been recognized and promoted as Stress Awareness Month. Health professionals had noticed that there is a correlation between stress and the wellbeing of the body, mind, and on our behaviors. Stress can affect the body negatively with symptoms such as headaches, upset stomach, anxiety, constant […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged children, ChooseMyPlate, dairy, family, food choices, Food Decisions, food safety, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, lunch choices, Nutrition, pack a healthy lunch, Wellness on July 24, 2013| Leave a Comment » Children will soon be returning to school and to the routines that the school year […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged nutrition pumpkin, oatmeal, overnight oatmeal, Pumpkin, pumpkin foods, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin recipe, pumpkin seeds, The Pumpkin Show on October 27, 2016| Leave a Comment » Fall is the perfect time to enjoy pumpkins. My OSU Extension county office is located in Circleville, Ohio; home of The Circleville Pumpkin Show where […]
We all have seen or experienced a situation when a child is having a meltdown due to experiencing big emotions without the capability to identify, understand, or regulate their feelings. When a child is struggling to make these connections, it is easy for a parent to jump straight to punish, distract, lecture…anything to quiet them […]