Whether it is in your own backyard or at local parks and recreation centers, here are some important tips for healthy eating and food safety to keep in mind during your Fourth of July celebration.
Tips for a Safe and Healthy July Fourth Celebration
Happy Healthy Halloween!
Halloween should be fun for the children but there are things you can do to make it healthier for them.
Too many zucchini? How to use your surplus
It is that time of year when zucchinis seem to multiply overnight in the garden. What can you do with all this zucchini? Fortunately, this vegetable’s mild flavor is like a blank canvas and takes on the flavors of what you prepare with it. You can sneak nutrition into a variety of products with this …
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Summer Fun Begins With A Well-Packed Cooler
Are you heading to the beach or planning a picnic in the park? If so, you are probably using a cooler to tote along food and beverages for your outing. Coolers help to keep your food and drinks cold, but did you know a cooler also keeps your family safe from foodborne illnesses? The number …
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Delicious & Easy Ways To Eat Your Vegetables
How many vegetables did you eat yesterday? If you are like most adults, you probably missed the mark of getting the recommended 2-3 cups a day, even though you probably know they are good for your health. June 17 was National “Eat Your Vegetables” Day to encourage people to eat more vegetables. Increasing your vegetable …
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Homemade Grab-n-Go: Salad In A Jar
“Salad in a jar” is an easy, healthy, and creative way to pack lunches. By layering ingredients in a container, the salad ingredients stay separated until you are ready to mix and eat. Depending on the size of the salad, a pint- or quart-size, wide-mouth canning jar will work. The best part is that you …
Three Weeks To Lower Sodium In Your Diet
One in four adults has high blood pressure, or hypertension, which is a major risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Research shows that increased sodium consumption can increase blood pressure. About 90% of the sodium in our diets comes from the salt we consume. On average, American adults consume twice the recommended sodium intake of …
Spring Clean The Kitchen For A Health Makeover
Spring brings thoughts of cleaning and making changes. Cafeterias and supermarkets have proven that you can shift food and drink choices by making healthy food more appealing, more visible, and more accessible. So why not start in your kitchen with changes that can boost your family’s health? Countertop Start with your counter because it’s one …
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Find Out Your Risk Of Getting Diabetes In 60 Seconds
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 25% of the people in the U.S. who have Type 2 diabetes do not know it. Men are more likely to go undiagnosed, simply because many of them do not schedule routine check-ups with their doctor. But sixty seconds can make a difference in your …
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Make Good Nutrition A Lifestyle
March, being National Nutrition Month, is the perfect time to assess your diet as part of your daily lifestyle. Ask yourself if you’re ready to make changes and willing to try new things. Having the right mindset is critical to successfully changing behaviors for your health. Here are some questions to get you on track …
