I recently had the opportunity to join some colleagues in attending “Mindfulness in Motion: A Daily Stress Reduction Program” by Maryanna Klatt, PhD, RYT, Ohio State University. One of the eight sessions was a Mindful Eating Practice. Participants were invited to bring a food item to class and follow the steps of the instructor to […]
Food
How to Get Your Children to Eat Healthy Foods
Every day on the news we hear stories about childhood obesity, programs to improve the foods served at schools, or the garden at the White House. But have you learned the steps you can take to encourage your children, grandchildren, or the children in your scout troop or 4-H club to try healthier foods like […]
Eggactly what do you want to do with those eggs?
Seems like people are always coming up with new and interesting ways to cook food. Then they tell everyone on the internet how to do it. This week the latest craze is eggs. It seems that folks on Pinterest and Facebook are offering instructions on how to hard cook eggs in the oven. I actually […]
Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget the Refrigerator
It’s that time of year, when the sun comes out and we are ready to rid us from the winter blahs and make it all fresh and clean! How long has it been since you cleaned the refrigerator? This is a food safety issue that sometimes we overlook. Following are a few tips to get […]
Spring is coming….
Only in Ohio can the weather go from snow and ice to sunny and warm in a 48 hour timeline. That tells me that spring is on its way and puts me in the mood to get started on spring cleaning. There are many products on the market, but you have several at home that […]
Community Supported Agriculture
On these cold, blustery winter days are you thinking about fresh summer vegetables? Have you ever thought about joining a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and they are farms that offer opportunities to enjoy fresh, local produce during the growing season. CSAs are designed to promote a working relationship between the customer and […]