Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged family fun, Fun, health, Healthy Living, Increased productivity, stress management, Summer, Wellness on July 7, 2022| Leave a Comment » We all love the weekends- it is the time for fun! What did you do this past weekend that was fun? Did it bring a smile to your face? […]
Exercise has some amazing benefits. It can boost your mood, sharpen your focus, reduce your stress, and improve your sleep. So let’s get moving. Did you know that all activity counts? It all adds up. Adults need to shoot for 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity and 2 muscle-strengthening activities each week. What is […]
March 30, 2023 by Daniel Remley Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com There is a recent report out that says the Earth’s climate is changing more rapidly than previously thought. We may reach the critical temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius as compared to pre-industrial times by the mid 2030s. We’ve observed that that our […]
November 7, 2013 by zies1 French fries are my vice. No matter how many are served, I will finish them regardless of whether I am full. Afterwards I feel defeated and ashamed. I start out with the best intentions, but then feel powerless. Can it be possible to win against this and other “uncontrollable” behaviors? […]
Posted in Healthy People, Uncategorized, tagged Backyard summer party, Container Garden, gardening, health, healthy choices, Healthy Living, lycopene, Salsa garden, Summer, Vegetables, Vitamin C on April 26, 2023| 1 Comment » Nothing is better than a fresh Ohio tomato grown in season! Add fresh onions, peppers, and cilantro and now it’s fresh salsa! Salsa is […]
As we get ready to surround our televisions to celebrate a famous groundhog who tells us when the next season will arrive, have you ever wondered why? As the seasons change from winter to spring, Groundhog Day allows each of us to turn over a new leaf and transition with whatever news the groundhog brings. […]
Ahhh, spring has sprung, well at least it HAD sprung for a few weeks here in Ohio and hopefully it will return soon! With spring’s arrival, many people take advantage of the warmer temperatures and longer days to begin sprucing up their houses and yards. While I love getting out in my yard and garden […]
Do you wonder why some people succeed or make it – either in the workplace or with sports – and others just don’t? Grit may be the answer. Grit is courage, resolve, or strength of character. Gritty people: Finish what they start. Put forth twice as much effort. Are optimistic. Identify and fix their mistakes. […]
Posted in Healthy Finances, Healthy People, tagged Calories, childrens health, ChooseMyPlate, cost savings at home, food choices, Food Decisions, healthy eating, homemade snacks, oats, peanut butter, recipes, savings, snacks, USDA on February 26, 2015| Leave a Comment » Does your family go through boxes and boxes of store-bought snacks faster than you can replenish them? […]
Pants getting tight in the waist? Did you know waist circumference is a better gauge of heart disease risk than body mass index (BMI)? When researchers compared people with the same BMI but different waist sizes, they found people with larger waists were more at risk. Measurements that signal you are at high risk for […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged nutrition pumpkin, oatmeal, overnight oatmeal, Pumpkin, pumpkin foods, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin recipe, pumpkin seeds, The Pumpkin Show on October 27, 2016| Leave a Comment » Fall is the perfect time to enjoy pumpkins. My OSU Extension county office is located in Circleville, Ohio; home of The Circleville Pumpkin Show where […]
In a month, on my 49th birthday, my youngest child starts the first day of her last year of school. As a mom, I have mixed emotions. I’m excited for her and all she has and will accomplish, yet I am sad that my baby is a senior. Where did all of those years go? […]
The world of nutrition spans different cultures. Have you ever considered celebrating and learning about different cuisines? Have you ever wondered what your plate would look like with Asian cuisine? Filipino cuisine? Latin American cuisine? The possibilities are endless. You can use MyPlate as a guide and enjoy various cuisines from all over the world. The […]
child cracking an egg child helping cook child helping cook child cracking an egg Recently I came across a statistic that startled me: Many youth today are up to two generations away from households where healthy food is prepared from fresh ingredients. We’re cooking and eating at home less and less. Only about 60% of […]
