The holidays are coming. Everything is so tempting. How do you not overindulge? Try some of these tips: Start Planning Ahead! A couple of days before the big event add extra fiber to your meals to help yourself feel full and in control. Try eating a serving of high-fiber cereal with your regular meals […]
Join Zero Weight Gain Challenge!
When: November 25, 2013 – January 5, 2014 What does it cost: Nothing – Free! Who can participate: Any adult with an email account. What is included: Twice weekly educational messages, tracking log for progress, and pre-post online survey to show participant’s knowledge gained and behaviors changed. Why: To improve […]
Planning for the Holidays
The holidays are around the corner!! While I love the time with family and friends, I get a little anxious when I think about all the extra time and money that can come along with them. Below are some tips that I try to follow that you may find helpful too: *The guideline for holiday spending is about […]
First-ever census reveals growing popularity of Ohio’s Farm to School program
The USDA, in its first national Farm to School Census, determined that a third of school districts sampled throughout Ohio are engaged in farm to school activities. Research has shown that children in schools with farm to school programs eat more fruits and vegetables and are more willing to try and eat the new, healthy foods […]
Mark your calendars! October 24th is Food Day
Food Day, recognized nationally on Oct. 24th, gives communities a chance to celebrate and promote healthy, affordable, safe, and sustainably produced foods. This annual event brings together Americans from all walks of life – parents, students, health professionals, legislators, farmers, chefs, and educators, united by a vision of: Promoting and improving access to safe, healthy […]
What to Do When Your Child Tells a Lie
One behavior that parents of young children most fear is lying; what parent hasn’t had the image of their child growing up to be a criminal, living a life full of deception in which they can never be trusted, all because the child didn’t tell the truth in pre-school? Some parents think their child is […]