July 3, 2012 by Pat Brinkman Have you tried grilling vegetables and fruit? Grilling can bring out the flavors in fruits and vegetables, but watch out as they quickly burn. It’s important not to get the food too close to the coals (or gas), so it heats before it starts to blacken. Here are some […]
July 21, 2011 by jennyeven Confused about conflicting nutrition information? Know where to find reliable nutrition facts based on sound research, or do you feel like you’re swimming in a sea of sharks? With the advancement of technology, consumers face a daily barage of “scientific” discoveries, ancient remedies, and miracle weight-loss diets from various media outlets. But how is a person able to identify credible information […]
April 24, 2012 by bethstefura MyPlate is designed to introduce an easy-to follow food guide icon for figuring out how to eat healthy. The colorful divided plate is a great tool to plan healthy meals. The USDA’s MyPlate method helps people consume a variety of foods. MyPlate recommends half the plate consists of vegetables and fruit, with the […]
I don’t know about you, but 2018 was a whirlwind of a year for me! It was full of exciting events, like my younger son’s high school graduation, my daughter’s first year of high school and marching band, and several concerts that my husband and I attended. Professionally, I participated in a leadership program with […]
While on a recent family vacation in another state, my sister ended up in the Emergency Department at a hospital. She had multiple fractures in her foot and ended up in a cast up to her knee. This injury was the result of her long term Type 1 Diabetes. She recently had a heart stent […]
While on a recent family vacation in another state, my sister ended up in the Emergency Department at a hospital. She had multiple fractures in her foot and ended up in a cast up to her knee. This injury was the result of her long term Type 1 Diabetes. She recently had a heart stent […]
Have you been celebrating the 50 years of Mr. Rogers? If you follow the stories, you know there are many ways to watch, learn and celebrate. For example, check out the Won’t You Be My Neighbor? film, the new movie (coming soon) A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and a United States Postal Service Forever […]
A couple months ago, I wrote a blog titled Accomplish MORE in LESS Time. I was tired of feeling like I was so busy at times, yet not feeling like I accomplished as much as I could or should. I wanted to make some changes to my schedule and my work habits. I started researching […]
January 21, 2011 by Michelle Treber 3 a Day for Bone Health and Healthy Weight Dairy’s Unique Nutrient Combination Searching for more nutrients? Look no further than low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt. Together, they pack a powerful nutritional punch: • Calcium • Potassium • Phosphorus • Protein, • Vitamins A, D and B12, […]
If there was a Cinderella of the vegetable world, I think it would have to be kale. Once upon a time, kale was commonly used as a garnish at upscale restaurants. Today, this nutrient rich green veggie is known to some as the Queen of Greens! Kale is rich in Vitamins A, B6, C, K, […]
When I asked if your home office is killing you – I’m not asking if your dog drives you nuts because he barks at every delivery truck going down the street, or your children need food/homework help/or fight every time you get on a Zoom. I’m asking if you need a better desk, computer set […]
February 23, 2012 by linnettegoard Is your kitchen the hub for activity? Does your family socialize, do homework, read the mail and generally congregate around the kitchen table or island? With all the activity going on have you ever stopped to think about how clean this space is? Before putting food on these surfaces make […]
January 27, 2012 by Pat Brinkman It’s winter and hard to find fresh fruit at a reasonable price. Do you choose canned, frozen or dried? How do they match up nutritionally? Canned, frozen and dried fruit can be a good alternative in the winter. All provide good nutrition similar to fresh fruits. Canned fruit can […]
When I asked if your home office is killing you – I’m not asking if your dog drives you nuts because he barks at every delivery truck going down the street, or your children need food/homework help/or fight every time you get on a Zoom. I’m asking if you need a better desk, computer set […]
