Signs of spring are around us everywhere . . . . daylight savings time, daffodils and crocuses popping through the ground, and skunks along the roadside – yes, skunks are a sign that spring is in the air. Much like New Year’s resolutions, spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings. In our hurried, […]
Many of us know we should be eating fruits and vegetables. However, few of us are actually getting the recommended intake. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 76% of adults do not meet fruit recommendations of 1.5-2 cups per day. Additionally, 87% of adults do not meet vegetable recommendations […]
Fall is the perfect season to remind everyone to consume more sweet potatoes. Like pumpkin, they are usually enjoyed on Thanksgiving Day and then promptly forgotten about until the following year. But this vegetable should be eaten as frequently as possible, because it’s a winner. If your only experience eating sweet potatoes has been the canned […]
Do you follow the “5-second rule” when you drop food on the floor? If you do, you may want to rethink your actions. Different factors affect how quickly bacteria will be transferred. These include moisture, type of surface, and contact time. It was found in some instances the bacteria began to transfer in less than […]
We have heard that coffee is bad for you so many times in our lives. However, it turns out that drinking 2 to 3 cups a day may prove to be beneficial for your health and does not cause an increased risk of death . Certain antioxidant substances in coffee may be associated with lower […]
The process of getting healthy doesn’t start in the morning when your feet hit the floor, it actually begins with a good night’s sleep. My favorite health habit is lying in bed sawing off zzz’s, which you must admit is a lot easier (and more fun) than exercise or eating healthy. UNLESS you have a […]
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 […]
It seems to be a trending topic, and one with real implications. Now more than ever, we are realizing that when a person is hungry, he or she may have a lesser control on emotions and the actions that accompany the feelings. #Hangry, and the meaning behind it, is popping up everywhere from candy bar […]
Back to school means back to packing school lunches. Children need a healthy lunch with the right calories and nutrients to help them learn, grow, and play. Not only do we want to pack our kids a healthy lunch, we want them to eat it, too! Sometimes we need some new ideas to keep lunch […]
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 […]
There are numerous reasons we are encouraged to eat a variety of vegetables and fruits every day. Several of the more important include: they are fairly low in calories, reduce the risk of some chronic diseases, and they provide daily fiber. You often hear eat “5 a Day”, but what does that really mean? Does […]
Honey is not only good for us in many ways; it has some unique properties that make it pretty amazing. Honey can be used as a natural sweetener, energy booster, cough suppressant, and skin healer. Honey is made by busy bees. It takes about 60,000 bees and more than two million flowers to gather enough […]
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One of summer’s greatest pleasures is enjoying a fresh ear of sweet corn at a backyard barbecue. We eagerly await the corn harvest, and now it’s here! Fresh sweet corn is available in most communities throughout the month of August. Corn is a nutrient-rich vegetable. One ear of corn is a good source of fiber, […]
