January 20, 2016 by bohlen19 Hot chocolate is my favorite drink during the fall and winter months. The snow was falling outside and I was anxious for my 1st cup of the New Year. However, I made a New Year’s Resolution to be healthier and watch my sugar intake. Have you ever taken time to […]
March 29, 2016 by economos2 If you are like a lot of people, you’ve probably spent some time standing in front of the yogurt section of the dairy aisle, wondering what kind of yogurt to purchase. There are so many options to choose from that it can literally feel a little overwhelming. How is Greek yogurt […]
March 17, 2014 by shuster24 Signs of spring are around us everywhere . . . . daylight savings time, daffodils and crocuses popping through the ground, and skunks along the roadside – yes, skunks are a sign that spring is in the air. Much like New Year’s resolutions, spring is a time of renewal and […]
March 5, 2020 by bethstefura Live Well with Diabetes Learning you have diabetes is a significant life change. It is common to feel sad or angry with the diagnosis. Managing your blood sugar is the key to living well with diabetes. Below are some suggestions to manage your blood sugar and live your best life: […]
Have you heard of aquafaba? This trendy new ingredient is actually a staple item in many of our pantries, although most of us tend to toss it down the drain. Aquafaba is the combination of two Latin words: aqua (water) and fava (beans). It is the liquid from canned beans, which, for years, nutrition professionals […]
It’s spring! The weather is starting to warm up, and outdoor farmer’s markets are preparing to open. Whether you shop at the grocery store or from a local market, spring provides many great options for produce. During the spring season, strawberries, radishes, asparagus, and spinach are just a few produce items that start to make […]
February 2, 2017 by bohlen19 February is American Heart Month sponsored by The American Heart Association. It is no surprise that heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. What may surprise a few, is that it’s the number one killer in women, claiming nearly 500,000 lives. Most people believed […]
March 2, 2020 by Pat Brinkman Cleaning up messes? Flu season? Coughing and sneezing? Grab those disinfectant wipes! Germs will be gone, right? Yes, but those wipes may contain Environmental Protection Agency-registered pesticides. Yes that’s right, pesticides. Some of these products should not be used around children, especially small children. Many of the ingredients in […]
October 28, 2013 by Michelle Treber Halloween is right around the corner and can be a fun filled family time. My sister has an open-house event, complete with healthy chili cooking in the crock-pot and the adults dress up to pass out the treats. It is fun to see the surprise on the faces of […]
April 23, 2015 by marilynrabe We’ve all heard that “April Showers bring May Flowers” but those same showers are ushering in allergy season. Some experts are saying that this might be an especially bad season for those of us who suffer from seasonal allergies. We had a long, cold winter and suddenly warm weather has […]
September 28, 2020 by Michelle Treber It’s 3 pm – a few hours since lunch but not quite time for dinner. Your stomach starts to rumble a bit and you are low in energy. You open the fridge and cannot find anything you want so you turn to the cupboard and end up mindlessly snacking. […]
January 12, 2023 by jmlobb Last summer I taught my first “Globally Inspired Heart Healthy Cooking” class series using the American Heart Associations’ Healthy for Life program. Each class in this 4-part series focused on how a different staple food (corn, rice, beans, potatoes) is used in various cuisines around the world. One thing I […]
Food looks different when you suffer from Celiac disease. Seemingly normal food can have frightening ingredients, causing serious pain for someone with Celiac. Photo credit: knowCeliac.org A cupcake isn’t simply a cupcake. Neither is a piece of pizza or bread or pasta. It’s severe abdominal pain or 300 other symptoms. This video shows how “normal” […]
June 25, 2015 by bethstefura Massive heat waves are hitting parts of the country and breaking records. June has been a hot month with predictions that the heat will continue throughout the summer. Summer heat can be dangerous. The best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid […]
