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Pat Brinkman

January 5, 2015

Delicious Winter Fruits and Vegetables

Eating more fruits and vegetables can be a challenge in the winter months, if you like fresh produce. In the summer months a bountiful supply of different fruits and vegetables tempt you at the Farmer’s Market and grocery stores. Most of us can get all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables from all over the […]

Categories: Food
Tags: Fruits, fruits and vegetables, healthy eating, produce, vegetables

October 16, 2014

Ready for Trick or Treaters?

Do you have your treats ready for Trick or Treat night? Have you thought of giving other items besides candy? Everyone says children get too much candy on Halloween, so you might want to consider giving them a different kind of treat this year. In fact, a study by Yale University found that children enjoy […]

WRITTEN BY: Pat Brinkman, Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

Categories: Family and Relationships, Food
Tags: children's nutrition, Halloween Alternative Treats, Halloween candy, Halloween Treats, Trick or Treaters

August 22, 2014

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 […]

WRITTEN BY: Pat Brinkman, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

REFERENCES:

  • National Watermelon Promotion Board, (2014). Numerous materials on website available at http://watermelon.org
  • Shertzer, J.K. [2009]. Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Melons, Ohio State University Extension available at http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5523.pdf

Categories: Food
Tags: children's nutrition, cookies, eating, family, family activities, Family meals, food, Fruits, fruits and vegetables, healthy eating, nutrition, snacks, watermelon

June 23, 2014

Enjoy Farmers’ Markets

Are you ready to enjoy great tasting tomatoes or corn on the cob? But, don’t have a garden? Don’t worry. You can get delicious produce at your local Farmers’ Market. Farmers’ Markets provide locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables and many other items. Since the food is grown locally and often picked the same day […]

WRITTEN BY: Pat Brinkman, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Fayette County

REVIEWED BY: Bridgette Kidd, MPH,RD, Healthy People Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

REFERENCES:

  • Our Ohio – Produce in season chart at http://ourohio.org/food/whats-in-season
  • USDA Farm Market Search website http://search.ams.usda.gov/FARMERSMARKETS/Accessible.aspx

Categories: Food
Tags: farmers market, grocery shopping, healthy eating, produce

May 1, 2014

Getting better buys at the Supermarket

Do you cringe when checking out at the supermarket? Do you get good deals? What really helps you save at the supermarket? Consumer Reports recently researched shoppers to find out how to get the best deals. • Check Unit Prices – Shelf tags on items in the store give the unit price. This is the […]

WRITTEN BY: Pat Brinkman, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Fayette County, Miami Valley EERA

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA and Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County, Crossroads EERA

REFERENCES:

  • Consumer Reports, [2014}. Getting More From Your Store Ratings of 55 Supermarket, Plus How to Shop Cheaper, Smarter, Faster, Consumer Reports, 79(5), 16-21

Categories: Food, Money
Tags: Budgeting, eating, finances, food, money management, shopping

March 6, 2014

Can Eating Heart Smart Also Protect Your Bones?

Does eating smart for your heart also help build strong bones? New research says, yes. Many foods and nutrients that protect against heart disease also affect bone mineral density and fracture risk. In a recent study from Tufts University, a link was seen between heart-healthy living and bone health. Using the 2006 American Heart Association […]

Categories: Food
Tags: bone strength, Fruits, fruits and vegetables, health, healthy eating, heart healthy, nutrition, Osteoporosis, vegetables

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