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 […]
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 […]
Photo by u0422u0430u0442u044cu044fu043du0430 u0427u0435u0440u043du044bu0448u043eu0432u0430ud83cudf52 on Pexels.com One of my favorite things about the winter are the snowy days and nights. I’ll put on my cross-country skis and go out for a few hours, not see a car in sight, and appreciate the silence. I feel sometimes like I’m in the wilderness during a snowstorm, and […]
Basil Herb Bowl My herb pots are growing and I need to harvest some of them. All of the rain we’ve had this summer in Ohio has made them lush and ready to pick. I’ve enjoyed substituting fresh herbs for dried herbs in many dishes this summer. Let’s talk about a couple of dishes we’ve […]
Posted in Healthy People, Mindfulness, Uncategorized, tagged Birding, birdwatching, Gratitude, happiness, heart health, meditation, mental health, Mindfulness, nature, nature deficit disorder, silence, wellbeing on February 11, 2021| 5 Comments » Last year, I transformed into a self-proclaimed bird nerd. The change started in the spring of 2020 when I started working from home because of […]
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The Dietary Guidelines encourage you to enjoy your food, but eat less and avoid oversized portions. We all know how tempting it is to finish your large sandwich, beverage, or large bagel. These oversized portions can contribute to weight gain. If you want to maintain or lose weight, try some of these strategies: • Eat […]
March 28, 2011 by Michelle Treber New Dietary Guidelines By law, every 5 years, Dietary Guidelines for Americans is reviewed, updated if necessary, and published. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly create each edition. What does that mean to you or me? Remember that […]
How much physical activity do you get each week? According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the average adult needs at least: 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity physical activity each week (i.e. aerobic or “cardio” activity that gets you breathing harder and makes your heart beat faster) OR 75 minutes […]
It’s fall now, which means the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting cooler. In the long winter months, warm weather and sunshine can seem like a distant memory. We start to look forward to the days when the sun will stay longer and bring back all that we love about being outside […]
Welcome to 2017! Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If so, chances are you set at least one goal related to staying fit and healthy. About 45% of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions, and losing weight is at the top of the list. We all know that healthy eating is important, but sometimes […]
Studies show families who eat meals together regularly benefit. Both parents and kids are included in these benefits. Food patterns for the future generation are healthier when families eat together. In other words, eating together today can impact healthy food patterns of tomorrow. University of Minnesota research shows that teens that ate meals together with […]
Your girlfriend wants to know who you have been talking to, your boyfriend texts you repeatedly to see where you are or to stay in touch, your partner uses words to put you down, your spouse or partner hits and kicks you or you find yourself being stalked by a partner from your past. What […]
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