How do you live smart? Is it the way you manage your money? By being physically active or eating nutritiously? Your relationships? We want to see pictures of all the ways you live smart! Now through September 30th, any pictures that are posted to social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, etc.) with the hashtag #livesmartohio […]
Packing a Safe School Lunch
Ohio students are back in school. While focusing on preparing a healthy and nutritious lunch for your child, don’t forget that proper food preparation and storage is just as important for your child’s health. To prevent stomach aches this school year, here are some reminders on how to safely pack a school lunch: Wash hands […]
It’s Watermelon Season
Need something refreshing on these hot summer days? Grab a piece of watermelon. Watermelon is about 93% water and tastes delicious. Want a tasty beverage? Add some watermelon chunks to your glass of cold water. Not only is watermelon refreshing, it contains Lycopene, a red pigment and phytonutrient. Lycopene has been shown to help reduce […]
Making Fresh Salsa
Everyone seems to have their favorite salsa recipe. And, this time of year the salsa ingredients are abundant in gardens, at farmer’s markets and at the grocery — ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, pepper and other fresh vegetables and herbs. If you are making fresh salsa to eat or store in the refrigerator you don’t […]
Is College Still a Good Investment?
Prepare yourself for a shock: our national student loan debt is now more than one trillion dollars! This is more than our national credit card debt. So is college still a good investment? It’s Not All Bad News Last month the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that attending college is still a good […]
Best Tips for Freezing Garden Produce
Many summer gardens are running a little late this year as the weather was colder and damp in the spring during planting. The summer has remained a little cooler than usual, but the bounty is ready for many of us to enjoy. What happens when you have more than you planned for? Or when you […]