July 12, 2012 by bethstefura Summer arrives and our dinner tables move outside, gardens overflow with an abundance of zucchini and our lunch rooms are filled with baskets of zucchini supplied by co-workers grown in their gardens with a sign that reads, Enjoy. Zucchini has many health benefits. Since zucchini has high water content, it’s […]
It’s flu season! Best protection is handwashing. Regular soap? Or antibacterial soap? Does antibacterial provide extra protection against getting sick? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isn’t sure antibacterial really makes any difference. In fact, the FDA is proposing companies need to provide more evidence antibacterial soaps are more effective, than just washing with plain […]
One of the most enjoyed parts of the holidays are the parties, dinners, buffets and snacks to graze on. Unfortunately with all these treats come extra calories and pounds. Research shows the average American eats approximately 4,500 calories from a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This includes around 229 grams of fat from one meal. Most people […]
Throughout the years, plastics have made our lives easier and more convenient, goods and services cheaper. We use them and dispose of them easily. I’m in debt to King Plastic. Having type 1 diabetes, plastics basically keep me alive; my insulin pump uses disposable plastic supplies that I throw away every three days. The car […]
If you eat many foods that are labeled “no sugar added” or “sugar free”, you may wonder how foods can be sweet without having sugar as an ingredient. Take a closer look at the ingredients listing on the food label of the package and see if any of these words are listed: mannitol, xylitol, isomalt, sorbitol, […]
In a couple of weeks, my family and I will be sitting down to feast on sweets, side dishes, and TURKEY! To ensure everyone stays healthy and happy, I am going to debunk some turkey myths. Myth #1 – You must rinse your turkey before cooking. According to the USDA, don’t wash the bird! Rinsing […]
Labor Day is a perfect reminder that in order to celebrate the work and achievement we have had in the past year, we need a break to reflect. Technology and the strive to always do more (and better than anyone else); can develop a bad habit of never disconnecting from our work. Working all the […]
You may have noticed lately there is more “chatter” about the benefit of eating meat and/or dairy products from cows that graze on grass rather than grain products. That’s because more and more people are looking at grass feeding as an important component of an animal’s food composition. The quality of any food you eat […]
December 20, 2012 by bethstefura Healthy eating can be a fun part of holiday parties and celebrations. Offer healthy foods from all the food groups and most of all focus on enjoying friends and family. Here are some tips to boost your spirits and nourish your body through the New Year! Don’t skip meals, especially […]
After our harsh winter, it is hard to believe – but I think warm sunny weather has finally arrived. If your family is anything like our family, summers are busier than the school year. My daughter will be taking five animals to fair this year. Therefore, over the next several months she will be spending some […]
December 17, 2013 by lisabarlage At no other time of the year do most American families gather together for food, family, fellowship, and fun than at the holiday season. We take off work to travel across the country or across town to gather for memorable moments and to eat delicious food, renew relationships, and watch […]
March is National Nutrition Month. With over 117 million U.S. adults having at least one chronic disease and spending $316 billion in medical costs on diet-related chronic diseases, we need to eat healthier. Aligning our eating habits with the Dietary Guidelines reduces the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Thus, it is time […]
December 20, 2012 by bethstefura Healthy eating can be a fun part of holiday parties and celebrations. Offer healthy foods from all the food groups and most of all focus on enjoying friends and family. Here are some tips to boost your spirits and nourish your body through the New Year! Don’t skip meals, especially […]
Knowing that long-term weight management to maintain good health is important, we should be able to determine whether the guidelines/programs of popular diets are set up to be healthy habits for a lifetime or a fad diet that is all hype and will provide only a short-term fix. Health Risks Fad Diets, and Yo-Yo Dieting […]
