Walk with others “The police called; they have Mom. It’s the third time this month that Mom got mixed up and was found in the neighbor’s house. Mom is getting more and more confused. She doesn’t prepare healthy meals and often forgets to turn the oven off when she cooks. She misses doses of her […]
The Easter Bunny came to visit a couple of weeks ago, and while he was here he ate some nice, healthy carrots. We need to follow his example, because his favorite food is actually one awesome vegetable. A 10-year study recently completed in the Netherlands shows that carrot intake can greatly reduce the risk for […]
The Easter Bunny came to visit a couple of weeks ago, and while he was here he ate some nice, healthy carrots. We need to follow his example, because his favorite food is actually one awesome vegetable. A 10-year study recently completed in the Netherlands shows that carrot intake can greatly reduce the risk for […]
The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that are produced […]
My family had a scare this week. My sister recently had breast reconstruction surgery from breast cancer. After the surgery she was instructed to wear a compression bra for 3 weeks, only taking it off to shower. It was uncomfortable and perhaps a little tight. She thought the bra and surgical site were causing her […]
The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that are produced […]
Most soups and stews are made from a base of stock or broth. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two items? The main differences are: the use of bones or meat length of cooking time the type of seasonings added Stock is made using bones (unless it’s a vegetable stock), water, […]
Most soups and stews are made from a base of stock or broth. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two items? The main differences are: the use of bones or meat length of cooking time the type of seasonings added Stock is made using bones (unless it’s a vegetable stock), water, […]
Never underestimate the power of a snack. They have a major impact on a child’s diet. Nutrition research supporting the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans is clear. As Americans, we eat more calories than we need, without getting the needed nutrients. How does this happen? By eating foods that are high in calories and low […]
January 26, 2021 by powers1barker What do David Letterman, Burt Reynolds, Reggie Lewis, Barbara Walters, Bill Clinton, Hank Gathers, Toni Braxton, Kelsey Grammar, Dick Cheney, and Bret Michaels all have in common? All of them have or had some form of heart disease. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death […]
Each year, I find myself becoming more curious about my ancestry. Who shaped me in to the person I am today? Some relatives were living when I was born, others I only know through the stories, and yet, each person has a part in who I am. There are many websites available to search for ancestors, […]
The cooler weather makes me think about winter and one of my favorite fruits, pears. Pears are a high source of fiber (eat the skin) and a high source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that are produced […]
Are you still wearing your mask? Do they really work? Do you still have to wear one after getting the vaccine? We all want to get rid of these masks. So, do they really help? Sanja IIic, OSU Associate Professor and food safety state specialist, did some research with Case Western Reserve University to see […]
As we quickly transfer from summer to fall, the thought of biting into a wonderful, fresh Ohio apple comes to mind! Is there anything quite as good – and good for you? A medium raw 2 ½ inch apple contains Vitamin C, Potassium, about 4 grams of fiber and only about 75 calories. In 2008, the […]
