December 18, 2014 by Daniel Remley The holidays are a wonderful time of year, especially for those of us who enjoy food! Traditional holiday food is tasty but often high in calories, sugar, fats and sodium. This can present a challenge to those who have diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, or other chronic conditions that need […]
As an Extension Field Specialist, I have coached traditional food pantries where food is pre-selected to help them transition to a client-choice model where food is chosen based on preferences and needs. Client-choice pantries provide a more dignified experience for people and can be more efficient at preventing food waste since unwanted items aren’t discarded. […]
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 […]
As consumers, we all are philosophers whether we know it or not. We practice philosophy at the grocery store, the restaurant, when we prepare meals, when we eat, and when we dispose of unused food. We practice food ethics. Our decisions, actions, and judgements about food are guided by a set of values, and are […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged death, drug drop box, drug misuse, Drug take back day, drugs, family, friends’, leftover medications, overdose, prescription drugs, Substance abuse, unsued medications on July 4, 2022| Leave a Comment » Do you have leftover medications in your medicine cabinet? Are you saving that medication in case you contract the same […]
In our efforts to improve nutrition and choose “healthy foods”, it can sometimes be a challenge to know what is healthy and what is not. One measure of how a food fits in to your efforts to “eat healthy” is to look at how many important nutrients the food provides for the amount of calories […]
What do you do with freshly harvested spring radishes? I typically just eat them raw with cream cheese or hummus or occasionally add them to a salad. This year, though, I was introduced to a tasty new way to prepare spring radishes: seasoned refrigerator radish pickles! The recipe used as a template in making the […]
We all know we’re supposed to eat healthy, but how often do we use the excuse that it’s just too expensive? Fresh, perishable food and shelf-stable food can have a vast difference in price. Let’s look at canned tomatoes versus fresh tomatoes. My local grocer carries a national brand of 14.5-ounce canned diced tomatoes for […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Columbus Dispatch, cucumbers, dipes, easy recipes, farmers market recipes, healthy dip recipes, lynds fruit farm, Newark Advocate, ohio proud, summer recipes, yogurt dips on June 9, 2022| Leave a Comment » Farmers markets are in high gear and cucumbers will soon be multiplying right before our eyes! Cucumbers are a […]
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Posted in Healthy People, tagged BMI, Body Mass Index, child nutrition, children, children health, health education, healthy weight, Nutrition, overweight, school, school health, underweight on November 20, 2014| Leave a Comment » Schools in your area may be assessing students’ health, collecting BMIs, or providing nutrition and physical activity education. What does all this mean […]
March 9, 2020 by Shannon Carter Did you know there is a whole grain for every month, according to the Whole Grain Council? This month, quinoa takes center stage. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a nutritious, versatile whole grain. It’s becoming quite popular on salad buffets and in many household favorite recipes. Quinoa is considered a […]
Organized Closet Spring time is here and many of us think about spring cleaning. Now is a good time to sort, throw out, recycle or give away items that you don’t want or need anymore. Overwhelmed at the thought of tackling this task? If so, start small, gain momentum and keep moving forward. An easy […]
July 19, 2013 by green308 Do you ever think about your lymphatic system? Don’t feel bad if the answer is no. Most people don’t, which isn’t surprising. About the only time we do (think about it) is when we hear that someone has developed cancer in their lymph nodes. And then we feel a little […]
