Maintaining good health can be challenging when it seems like there are so many obstacles and temptations in our way. The following choices can help you improve your health on a daily basis. TAKE A WALK. 30 minutes of physical activity each day can help prevent weight gain and relieve stress. AN APPLE A DAY. […]
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Savory Winter Meals with a Slow Cooker
There’s no better feeling than to walk in the door in the evening to the aroma of supper cooking. Using a slow cooker is a great way to save time, energy and money for busy families. When we follow some basic steps and plan ahead we can have a safe meal on the table in […]
Should sugary drinks carry a warning label?
In 1966, the United States was the first nation to require a health warning on cigarette packages. In 1989, similar warnings were mandated for alcohol. Now, we might see warning labels appear on sugary drinks. A California state senator recently introduced a bill that would require a warning label on soda or fruit drinks containing […]
Norovirus
With the recent and reoccurring outbreaks of Norovirus, especially on cruise ships, what do we really know? Norovirus is part of a family of viruses. It can be called Norovirus, viral gastroenteritis, acute nonbacterial gastroenteritis, food poisoning and foodborne infection. An estimated 19-21 million cases are reported each year in the United States. Only 26% […]
Have a Heart Healthy Meal – Even If You are Eating Out
While the easiest way to have a heart healthy meal, whether for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion, is to fix it yourself at home, many of us like to eat out. So if your plan is to “dine about town,” what can you do ahead of time to ascertain where the healthiest choices […]
Food Safety When the Power is Out
We often think about power outages with summer storms, but this year the snow and ice have brought about numerous electrical outages as well. Here are a few tips to be prepared for electrical outages: A full freezer stays cold longer. If yours isn’t full of food, freeze milk jugs of water. Group frozen food […]