Week 2 National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen....
Week 1 National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen....
Kombucha, a fermented tea with a long list of possible health benefits, has rapidly become a popular beverage choice. U.S. commercial sales of kombucha started in 1995 with one company. According to speakers at the 5th annual KombuchaKon conference held in February...
Energy density and nutrient density are two important terms to understand when making food choices. Foods that are energy dense contain a higher number of calories per serving, while foods that are nutrient dense contain a higher level of vitamins, minerals, and other...
The bacteria in our guts is responsible for metabolizing nutrients from food, acting as a protective barrier against infections in the intestine, and making fat-soluble vitamin K (which is needed to make proteins that help clot blood). Researchers are just scratching...
Team, are you ready to backpack America’s treasured Pacific Crest Trail? From the Mexican border to the edge of Canada — your route is brutal and breathtaking through the wild west’s deserts, mountains, and forests. Remember, the more you trek, the more...
The Arc of Washington County will soon have three new marked walking paths on its Florida Avenue campus, thanks to a grant from the Healthiest Maryland Businesses that will provide funds for permanent signage. In addition to the existing walking and fitness path...
Berries are a decadent treat of summer. They are also a benefit to your health! Their potassium helps keep your blood pressure low and they contain fiber for a healthier heart – for every cup you eat, you take in 2-3 grams of fiber plus phytochemicals that may...
While experts argue about whether goat or pork is the most consumed meat in the world, statistics from the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations still highlight the popularity of chicken. Here in the U.S., we’ve got restaurants that are solely based...
Join the Buy Local Challenge July 21-29 Have you heard of the Buy Local Challenge? The Challenge encourages all Marylanders to eat at least one locally grown or raised product each day of the Buy Local Challenge Week, which is always the last full week of July. Why...
