When we hear PEACE – we think “Peace on Earth” or “Peace within our family” or “Peace between countries”. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes Peace as “Quiet and tranquility” or “Harmony in Personal Relationships”. Let’s think about how we can have personal PEACE in our lives. P – Use the P to remind you to spend […]
Football season is here, which means tailgating and parties. Having delicious snacks and appetizers is a must when gathering to watch your favorite football teams, but most of the time what’s offered is laden with excessive calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. You know the culprits–loaded nachos, dips, chips, burgers, wings, and sodas; not to […]
As more of life and daily task moves online it feels like scams and phishing are increasing. . . because they are! According to the U.S. Chief Information Officers Council scams and phishing attacks have been on the rise for decades by cyber criminals. As consumers, our first line of self-defense is awareness. As we are looking […]
I hope that you enjoy this blog post written by Ashley Barto, a dietetic intern at The Ohio State University. She shares her insights about yoga and relaxation. The holidays are over for many of us. If not, they will be in the next few weeks. Are you hoping to be more “calm” in the […]
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 […]
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Do you remember when peanut butter was the only nut butter available on the grocery store shelves? Options included creamy and chunky, and eventually low sodium and natural, too. Today, the nut butter market has grown exponentially, for a variety of reasons! People with peanut allergies want alternatives to peanut butter, and some schools have […]
Nothing welcomes spring more than the annual egg hunt. Whether it’s a community, neighborhood or family hunt, food safety is of utmost importance. Follow these food safety guidelines to ensure your egg hunt is fun AND food safe. Before the hunt . . . • Wash your hands thoroughly before handling eggs at every step […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged cell phone battery, family safety, Fireworks, Fireworks Safety, food safety, food thermometers, Grilling, Healthy Living, Healthy Relationships, Holiday, minimum internal temperature, Outdoor Grilling Safety, Parades, Picnics, Safe Swimming, Swimming, Wellness on July 1, 2013| Leave a Comment » Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate our independence with […]
As the school year comes to a close, many parents are faced with the task of finding child care for the summer or deciding if they should take a chance and let their children stay home alone for the first time. Whether for a few minutes or a few hours, all parents will face the […]
Is it time for Spring cleaning at your house? Here is a simple task you can do to prevent serious consequences. Open your medicine cabinet or cupboard and look for expired, unwanted, or unused prescription medications. Now is the perfect time to dispose of them safely and easily. No, I do not mean to throw […]
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Posted in Healthy People, tagged .protein foods, Cauliflower, Fiber, Food trends, lentils, puffed snacks, snacks, sodium, Ube, Vegetables on January 7, 2020| Leave a Comment » As we enter a new decade, be on the look out for new food trends. Here are five things to look for in the year 2020. 1. Purple Yam […]
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 noticed when teaching these classes […]
