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Jennifer Lobb

Muffin Tin Meals

Muffin-tins aren’t just for muffins anymore! If you search for “muffin-tin recipes” online, you’re sure to find a ton of creative ideas, such as: Mini-meatloaves Frittatas and omelets Mac & cheese cups Personal casseroles Pot pies and Shepard’s pies Muffin-tin meals are more than just a fun cooking trend, though. When you prepare a savory […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Joanna Fifner, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Medina County

SOURCES:

  • American Heart Association (2014). Don’t Fall Prey to Portion Distortion. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/WeightManagement/LosingWeight/Dont-Fall-Prey-to-Portion-Distortion_UCM_424567_Article.jsp#.WMArX1Xyu70
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (2016). Just Enough for You: About Food Portions. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/weight-control/just-enough/Pages/just-enough-for-you.aspx.
  • Taste of Home (2017). 26 Muffin Cup Recipes. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cooking-style/muffin-cup-recipes.
  • Wansink, B. (2006). The Large Plate Mistake. Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/discoveries/large-plate-mistake.
  • Wansink, B. (2014). The 92% Clean Plate Club. Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/discoveries/92-clean-plate-club.

How I Deal with SAD

SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a type of depression that some people experience during the winter months when there is less natural sunlight. Symptoms vary from person to person but may include: Feelings of  Sadness Anxiousness Emptiness Hopelessness Pessimism Guilt Worthlessness Helplessness Irritability Restlessness Fatigue and decreased energy Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Hardin County

SOURCES:

  • Habig, A. (2016). Winter physical activity: Don’t hibernate, participate! Live Smart Ohio. http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/food/habig-13osu-edu/winter-physical-activity-dont-hibernate-participate/
  • Harvard Medical School (2009). Exercise and depression. http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-and-depression-report-excerpt
  • Mayo Clinic (2014). Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping and support. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/basics/coping-support/con-20021047
  • MedlinePlus (2014). Seasonal Affective Disorder. National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://medlineplus.gov/seasonalaffectivedisorder.html
  • Melrose, S. (2015). Seasonal Affective Disorder: An overview of assessment and treatment approaches. Depression Research and Treatment. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4673349/
  • National Institute of Mental Health (2016). Seasonal Affective Disorder. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/seasonal-affective-disorder/index.shtml

Beware the Health Halo

Last week I was interviewed by a local news reporter covering the story of Holy Chicken, a new fast food restaurant created by Morgan Spurlock, director of the documentary Super Size Me, which opened its first location in central Ohio on Saturday. Given Spurlock’s history with the fast food industry, it was ironic that he was […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • Chandon, Pierre and Brian Wansink (2007). The Biasing Health Halos of Fast Food Restaurant Health Claims: Lower Calorie Estimates and Higher Side–Dish Consumption Intentions. Journal of Consumer Research, 34(3) 301–314.
  • Wan-chen Jenny Lee, Mitsuru Shimizu, Kevin M. Kniffin, and Brian Wansink. (2013). You taste what you see: Do organic labels bias taste perceptions? Food Quality and Preference, 29(1), 33-39.

Is Fast Food Getting Healthier?

Earlier this week, I was interviewed by a local news reporter who posed the question “Is fast food getting healthier?” The reporter was covering the story of Holy Chicken, a new fast food restaurant created by Morgan Spurlock, director of the documentary Super Size Me, slated to open its first location in Central Ohio this […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • Batada A, Wootan MG. Kids’ Meals II: Obesity and poor nutrition on the menu. Center for Science in the Public Interest; 2013.
  • Cantor J, Breck A, Elbel B. Correlates of sugar-sweetened beverages purchased for children at fast-food restaurants. Am J Public Health, 2016: 106(11), 2038-2041.
  • Powell LM, Nguyen BT. Fast-food and full service restaurant consumption among children and adolescents: Effect on energy, beverage, and nutrient intake. JAMA Pediatrics, 2013: 167(1), 14–20.

Enjoy #LocalFoodsOH Throughout the Year

September is my favorite month to visit the farmer’s market. There is still late-summer produce available this time of the year, but fall vegetables are starting to come on, too. The variety and abundance of locally grown produce makes September an ideal time to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies and preserve them for […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Joanna Fifner, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, , Ohio State University Extension, County, Medina County

SOURCES:

  • Kidd B (2015). Freezing Vegetables. Ohioline. http://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5333.
  • Lobb J (2016). CSA: What, How and Why. Live Smart Ohio. https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/food/lobb-3osu-edu/csa-what-how-and-why/.
  • Ohio State University Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (2016). Food Preservation. http://fcs.osu.edu/programs/major-program-areas/healthy-people/food-preservation.
  • Ohio State University Extension Local Foods (2016). Online Local Food Directories for Ohio Consumers. http://localfoods.osu.edu/resources/ohio-local-food-directories.

Supermarket Smarts

go.osu.edu/supermarketsmarts Presented by Carol Smathers, MS, MPH & Jenny Lobb, MPH, RD, LD This webinar includes various tips to take the stress out of grocery shopping, save money at the grocery store and overcome the allure of persuasive marketing.

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