With the holidays coming up and social events on the horizon, easy and nutritious appetizers and snacks are a must. That’s where deviled eggs come in. They’re fast and easy to make and are always a crowd pleaser. A buffet table without a platter of these is a sad sight, which is why it’s not […]
December 28, 2017 by Michelle Treber As we round the corner and move towards 2018, do you still have any items on your “to do” list that you wanted to accomplish in 2017? I know I still have a few things on my list which will be pushed into the new year. At the start […]
What are Ultra-processed foods? Ultra-processed foods are manufactured foods that went through many processes before getting to the supermarket. Most of these foods could not be made at home, as you would not be able to purchase all the ingredients needed, such as colorings, emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, hydrogenated oils, protein isolates, and modified starches (to […]
January 20, 2017 by Misty Harmon While ringing in the New Year, many of us also resolve to make THIS the year that we finally realize our goals. Unfortunately, many of us find ourselves off the resolution wagon before January has ended. Every year people say they are going to exercise more, be healthier, quit […]
May 19, 2021 by sharigallup When was the last time you fell in love? Maybe it was when you found a special someone, got a new puppy or saw a beautiful grand-baby for the first time. What about falling in love with nature? It only takes a moment to stop and notice things happening in […]
November 9, 2017 by kathygreen24 When your pet ingests a toxin, time can be of the essence. Immediately contacting the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 24-hour hotline (1-888-426-4435) will give you and your veterinarianan potentially life-saving information regarding the treatment of your loved one. To protect your pet, we recommend that you follow these simple […]
July 5, 2021 by bethstefura Celebrating the 4th of July reminds us that we are amid the middle of Summer. The warm weather and sunny days are a perfect time to think about improving our self-care. Take a little extra care of yourself and change up your routine to enjoy all this season has to […]
March 1, 2021 by Daniel Remley 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 […]
August 10, 2015 by welker87 Why should we be aware? Agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry contributing jobs for one in seven Ohioans, and more than $107 billion to the state’s economy. (ohioproud.org) Ohio offers a unique proximity of metropolitan and micropolitan areas, linking rural and urban consumers, growers and communities to food produced on […]
October 18, 2012 by Dana Brown With Halloween and Harvest festivities right around the corner, it’s time to pick out costumes and get ready to go Trick or Treating (or Trunk or Treating). Traditionally, most people handout goodies that the kids love to eat including candy and other sugar products. While it’s okay to indulge […]
June 9, 2014 by kathygreen24 Summer has arrived and brings with it the time of year that families set off on summer vacation. It’s the time to step away from work deadlines, school and sporting events and the bustle of normal life. Vacation allows families the opportunity to spend quality time together. Traveling to exciting […]
May 5, 2014 by Daniel Remley I notice trees more in the spring than any time of year, even fall. In Ohio, we have an abundance of redbud and dogwood that pepper our buckeye landscape. At a geographic health conference I attended a few years ago, there was a seminar on the value of trees, […]
We have had a relatively mild winter so far, but it looks like we are going to be experiencing some cold, snowy weather for the next couple of weeks. As we try to keep our homes warm, we also need to think about keeping our families safe. One thing we should be especially aware of […]
On Monday, Facebook and Instagram were down for about six hours. Did you panic? My guess is that unless you run a business or depend on Facebook for ad revenue, you survived the six hours. It is interesting how connected we are to our phones and digital lives, yet when forced to be without them […]
