October 17, 2019 by jmlobb My husband and I reading books with our son. This past spring, my local thrift store offered a promotion where they gave away a free book to every child who walked through their doors on a specific day in April. While my son and I took advantage of the promotion, […]
January 19, 2023 by kendle4 From a nutritional standpoint, the term “pulse” refers to the edible seed of plants in the legume family. Examples of pulses recognized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization include dry beans, dry broad beans, dry peas, chickpeas, cow peas, pigeon peas, lentils, Bambara beans, vetches and lupins. Pulses […]
Is Your Child’s Preschool Program Up to Quality? SUTQ (Step Up To Quality) is Ohio’s quality rating and improvement system for early care and education. It was implemented statewide in 2006 by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), the two entities who oversee the program. SUTQ […]
This is a great time of year to enjoy root vegetables. These are the tubers and roots of vegetables that we can eat. Root vegetables grow underground and absorb a lot of nutrients from the soil. They are concentrated with antioxidants, Vitamins C, B, A, and iron. They are also packed with carbohydrates and fiber, […]
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 […]
August 28, 2017 by Daniel Remley As long as you don’t add gobs of sugar, fat and salt to your garden produce, they will be some of the healthiest fruits and vegetables in your kitchen. However, there are ways to store, preserve, and prepare them so that they can even be healthier. Phytonutrients are natural compounds derived […]
January 30, 2014 by bethstefura Heart disease is an epidemic as the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports around 715,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. While chest pain is recognized as a major heart attack symptom, there […]
May 8, 2017 by Shannon Carter Do you find yourself running from one activity or commitment to another? Do you find it difficult to get everything done on your to do list? Do you get to the end of your week and wonder where it went? If so, maybe it is time to reestablish your […]
October 10, 2016 by Michelle Treber October is Vegetarian Awareness Month Two years ago my daughter decided to become a vegetarian. Before I agreed to this lifestyle choice, our family doctor gave her a physical. He also took the time to talk to her about nutrition and suggested we have blood tests done to make […]
How much food did you or your family throw away yesterday? Food waste is an “concern” but what type of “concern” could depend on your point of view. A colleague and I have been collaborating with philosophy professors on a food waste manuscript describing how institutions make ethical decisions on food waste and food sourcing. Philosophers look at the world much differently […]
December 14, 2017 by lisabarlage Are you part of the over 90 million people who are hitting the roads in their cars to travel over the upcoming holiday? A little planning can help you to make this trip safe and even enjoyable for your family. Before you go: Have your car maintained – check or […]
October 3, 2022 by barton345 Fall is a beautiful time of year to get out and enjoy all the sights, colors, and sounds of nature. All of this can be a treat for our senses. Connecting to your senses can be a simple way to reduce stress. Tapping into all five senses can immediately provide […]
Inhale. It means to breathe in. Slow or controlled breathing is often used to reduce heart rate, calm emotions, and lower stress. This controlled breathing technique has been around thousands of years in yoga, meditation, and other health practices. I saw this advice recently reminding me to inhale during this holiday season, and I loved […]
February 9, 2016 by marilynrabe 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 […]
