Food Riddle: When is a generic food not a generic? Answer: When it tastes as good as the real thing! Generic food brands, introduced in 1977, have changed dramatically over the last 37 years. Initially sold in plain white packaging with black lettering, they were considered inferior to name brand products. The “generics” were even […]
I pick “kind”… will you? I work in Pickaway County, Ohio and the selection for our “One Book, One Community” campaign this year is Wonder by R. J. Palacio. I’ve seen the movie twice and now I am enjoying the book. If you haven’t read the book or seen the movie, I encourage you to do […]
Handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness to others. Despite the importance of how people should wash hands many young and old forget. Germs are tiny microorganisms that exist all around us and are invisible to the human eye. They are different types of germs and how long […]
Anyone else love saying good-bye to winter? Warm spring days with the sunshine on my face, birds chirping, the smell of the flowers blooming, and a walk outside are some of my favorite times. I also love the rainy spring days, the rainbows, and curling up with a good book listening to the rain on […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged animals, cats, companions, dog, Exercise, friends, health benefits, Healthy Living, pet companion, pets, physical activity, stress reduction, Wellness on February 6, 2014| 1 Comment » Chumlee and Big Hoss Pet ownership is a responsibility, and with this responsibility comes numerous health benefits including exercise, companionship, and unconditional love. […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged bake, broil, garden, Grilling, roasting, steam, stir fry, Vegetables, vitamins and minerals on September 15, 2011| 3 Comments » The end of the gardening season brings a variety of healthy foods for your family. Are you still harvesting corn, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, squash and onions? What else do you have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recently, The Ohio State University added Digital Wellness to its Dimensions of Wellness to join the existing nine dimensions: career, creative, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual wellness. Although each of these dimensions is separately named, it’s important to recognize that they overlap and are interconnected. All the dimensions contribute to one’s overall […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged carbohyrdrates, diabetes, eating out, family, fats, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, Lifestyles, Nutrition, online education, seasonal recipes, sodium, Wellness on November 23, 2015| Leave a Comment » Join the American Diabetes Association® to put good food and good health on the table during American Diabetes Month® this November. Whether […]
Website Details Pat Brinkman, Extension Educator and Assistant Professor, M.A, Ohio State University Extension, Fayette County. Her specialization is in nutrition and health. She enjoys working with all ages and helping them live healthier lives. She has two grown children. « Newer Posts – Older Posts »
Website Details Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences , Ohio State University Extension, Erie County. Donna’s specialization areas are in nutrition and financial resource management. Her primary nutrition/health outreach focuses on diet and physical activity as they relate to the development of chronic disease. She also specializes in topics related to microbiome. In the area […]
“The more committed a child is to learning, the more likely it is that he or she will grow up healthy.” – Peter L. Benson, Ph.D. Believe it or not, summer break is nearly over and school will officially be back in session soon. Going back to school can be an exciting time for many […]
Eggs, we love them, and they are… cheap? Over the last several months we have watched as prices have steadily increased in the grocery stores. I’ve looked at my husband almost every week after going to the grocery store and rambled off the latest price increase. We’ve done our best to eliminate items here and […]
