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Amanda Bohlen

Mindful Eating During the Holiday’s

The time of year is upon us when parties and potlucks are at an all-time high. I find myself going from one event to the next praying that I can make it through the event without overindulging. Have you ever started eating something and then realized it was all gone and you don’t remember eating […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County bohlen.19@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Pat Brinkman, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fayette County

SOURCES:

  • http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/This-Holiday-Season-Eat-Mindful-Not-Mindless_UCM_447030_Article.jsp#.WFBOo2czW70
  • https://articles.extension.org/pages/32325/mindful-versus-mindless-eating
  • http://thecenterformindfuleating.org/Principles-Mindful-Eating

Time 4 Fun

The weekend is almost here and it’s time for fun to begin. We need to make sure we take time to have fun! Making time for fun gives us the opportunity to forget about commitments and our daily work life. It gives us a chance to be social and creative. By focusing on the actual […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County bohlen.19@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Marilyn Rabe, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County rabe.9@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • http://www.helpguide.org/articles/emotional-health/benefits-of-play-for-adults.htm
  • http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/childrens-health/articles/2009/03/09/10-reasons-play-can-make-you-healthy-happy-and-more-productive

There’s an App for that

Have you ever opened your fridge to find a storage container got pushed to the back of the fridge and you are now trying to remember what’s in the container? Don’t deny it. It happens to the best of us. You find yourself at a crossroad in trying to decide whether to risk your life […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Washington County

REVIEWED BY: Tammy Jones, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Pike County

SOURCES:

  • http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/04/02/new-usda-foodkeeper-app-your-new-tool-for-smart-food-storage/
  • http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2015/04/dial-food-storage-cooking-advice-foodkeeper-app
  • http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/newsroom/news-releases-statements-transcripts/news-release-archives-by-year/archive/2016/nr-070616-01

Picnic Food Safety Checklist

Planning a safe picnic requires a good amount of preparation. It’s important to make sure you have the essentials packed to take with you. Below is a checklist along with a description on why that item is important to keep your picnic safe. Food Thermometer Cold food needs to be at or below 40° F, […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, FCS Educator, OSU Extension, Washington County

REVIEWED BY: Dennis DeCamp, FCS Educator, OSU Extension, Scioto County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • www.pixabay.com

SOURCES:

  • http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/perfectfood.html
  • http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm109899.htm

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