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Make a Meatless Meal in Minutes

Do you participate in meatless Mondays? I personally don’t have a designated day to go “meatless” each week; however, I do strive to vary my protein routine and I even enjoy plant-based protein sources on occasion. If you feel like you are stuck in a rut eating the same protein foods each week, there is […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County

SOURCES:

  • USDA ChooseMyPlate. Tips: Vary Your Protein Routine. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/eathealthy/protein-foods/protein-foods-tips
  • CoBank. Closed meat plants today mean empty meat cases tomorrow. https://www.cobank.com/-/media/files/ked/animal-protein/closed-meat-plants-today-mean-empty-meat-cases-this-summer-may2020.pdf

Take your Grocery Shopping Online

Last week I placed my first ever online grocery order. I am the type of person who enjoys going to the grocery store, but as I am striving to do my part to help flatten the curve, I am following expert recommendations to minimize grocery store trips for the time being. Perhaps you are a […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Amy Meehan, Healthy People Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • OSU Extension (2020). COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Is coronavirus a concern at grocery stores? https://producesafety.osu.edu/sites/prsafety/files/imce/OSU_Grocery_COVID-19_Flyer_031920.pdf
  • Sugar, R. (2020). Your coronavirus grocery questions, answered by experts. https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/3/30/21199714/grocery-store-delivery-coronavirus-safe-empty
  • Sweeney, L. (2020). Grocery Ordering Online. OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences. https://fcs.osu.edu/news/grocery-ordering-online
  • Utah State University Extension. Pros and cons of online grocery shopping. https://extension.usu.edu/news_sections/home_family_and_food/pros-cons-online-grocery-shopping

Healthy Eating for Healthy Aging

Most people are aware of the numerous changes that our bodies undergo as we age. Did you know that our nutritional needs also change with age? Metabolism tends to slow with age, yet nutrient needs increase for certain vitamins and minerals. Learning how to balance these changes and continue eating healthy meals may seem difficult. […]

WRITTEN BY: Olivia Levine, Dietetic Intern, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2019). The MIND Diet. https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center/nutrition-trends/health-promotion/the-mind-diet
  • Health in Aging (2018). Nutrition. https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/nutrition
  • Morris, M.C., Tangney, C.C., Wang, Y., Sacks, F.M., Bennett, D.A. & Aggarwal, N.T. (2015). MIND diet associated with reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s & Dementia; 11(9), 1007-14. https://www.alzheimersanddementia.com/article/S1552-5260(15)00017-5/fulltext
  • Pearson, K. (2017). The MIND Diet: A Detailed Guide for Beginners. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mind-diet

Boredom is Not a 4-Letter Word

When I was a child, I was conditioned to never utter the words “I’m bored”. My mom would threaten to assign me chores whenever she heard those words escape my lips! I don’t blame my mom for encouraging me to keep busy, find things to do and avoid boredom in my childhood. I recognize that […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Lucas County

SOURCES:

  • Belton, T. (2016). What Happens When We Shield Kids from Boredom? Greater Good Magazine. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_happens_when_we_shield_kids_from_boredom
  • Dean, J. (2014). Being Bored Can Fire Up Your Creativity. PsyBlog. https://www.spring.org.uk/2014/06/being-bored-can-fire-up-your-creativity.php
  • Miller, C.C. (2018). The Relentlessness of Modern Parenting. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/25/upshot/the-relentlessness-of-modern-parenting.html?mc=aud_dev&ad_name=%7B%7Bad.name%7D%7D&adset_name=%7B%7Badset.name%7D%7D&campaign_id=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&ad-keywords=auddevgate&subid1=TAFI&dclid=COOX7taO1eACFUlsAQod6MoIAQ
  • Paul, P. (2019). Let Children Get Bored Again. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/02/opinion/sunday/children-bored.html?fbclid=IwAR0t5Pd8XucDN06kW26cUDXhPO5x1CctJazuZKhxgEItADCaSZHw0ZtMtUc

Cooking for One?

Sometimes, cooking for one or two may seem like it’s not worth the trouble. You may worry about making too much food or having too many leftovers, or you simply may not feel like cooking and cleaning up afterwards. We all need to eat, however, and homemade meals are often healthier and less expensive than […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Kathy Tutt, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Clark County

SOURCES:

  • Garden-Robinson, J. (2016). Cooking for One or Two. North Dakota State University Extension Service. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/food-nutrition/cooking-for-one-or-two
  • Food $ense. Create a Skillet Meal. Utah State University Extension. https://extension.usu.edu/fscreate/ou-files/4_Create_a_Skillet_Meal.pdf
  • Lobb, J. (2017). Muffin Tin Meals. Live Smart Ohio. Ohio State University Extension. https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/food/lobb-3osu-edu/muffin-tin-meals/

The Case for Paid Parental Leave

When my son was born earlier this year, I was fortunate to have six weeks of paid parental leave made available to me by my employer. And, once that time was exhausted, I was able to take an additional six weeks of paid leave using my accrued sick time. The twelve weeks I spent at […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Whitney Gherman, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Marion County

SOURCES:

  • Allegheny Health Network (2019). The 4th Trimester: Time to Take Care of Mom. https://www.mywishformoms.org/postpartum-resource/
  • Institute for Women’s Policy Research (2019). Work Supports for Reducing Maternal Mortality: The Role of Paid Family and Medical Leave. https://iwpr.org/get-involved/events/work-supports-for-reducing-maternal-mortality-the-role-of-paid-family-and-medical-leave/
  • Institute for Women’s Policy Research (2019). Work Supports for Child Health: The Role of Paid Family and Medical Leave. https://iwpr.org/get-involved/events/work-supports-for-child-healththe-role-of-paid-family-and-medical-leave/
  • Klerman, J.A., Daley, K. & Pozniak, A. (2014). Family and Medical Leave in 2012: Technical Report. https://www.dol.gov/asp/evaluation/fmla/fmla-2012-technical-report.pdf

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