May 17, 2021
I’m always amazed when I ask my high school nutrition class which nutrient is needed in the highest amount in their diets. I expect to hear, “water or carbs”, but time and time again, my students tell me protein. Of course, we need protein, but of the 3...
May 14, 2021
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Prevention is key in the fight against tickborne disease Tickborne diseases are on the rise and prevention should be on everyone’s mind, particularly during the spring, summer, and early-fall when ticks are most active. From May...
May 10, 2021
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH). The week May 9-15, 2021, serves as a reminder for women and girls, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19,...
May 4, 2021
When discussing healthy eating, fruits and vegetables are usually talked about together. According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation, regularly eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables supports both short-term needs (such as immune function and...
May 4, 2021
Gardens are great, and now is the time to get planting! Below, check out the five reasons to grow a garden, along with suggestions for what to grow and how to grow it! Why Grow a Garden? A garden is a wonderful thing to experience as a family. You will be making...
May 3, 2021
Raspberry Beet Cheesecake Crust:1/2 cup vanilla wafers1 tablespoon olive oilCheesecake:1 cup roasted red beets (skinned (about 2))1 pound neufchâtel cheese (reduced fat cream cheese)3/4 cup sugar4 eggs1 egg yolkTopping:2 cups fresh raspberries1/4 cup low-fat sour...
May 3, 2021
It’s been said before, and is usually true. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The same holds true for the food industry. Let’s face it. Marketing of products is big money and companies are targeting your senses to get you to buy their product...
May 3, 2021
More than half of adults in the United States will experience mental illness—which refers to a variety of conditions that affect one’s mood, behavior, feelings or thinking—at some point in their life. Mental illnesses can occur occasionally, while others are chronic....
Apr 29, 2021
Fresh produce can become contaminated in many ways, but following these simple steps can help protect you and your family from foodborne illness. Federal health officials estimate that nearly 48 million people are sickened by food contaminated with harmful germs each...
Apr 28, 2021
It’s that time of year again, and folks are asking what should they do when they have symptoms of seasonal allergies during what is still a pandemic. If you have seasonal allergies, here are some precautions you can take to stay safe and help keep others safe: Do NOT...
