The USDA, in its first national Farm to School Census, determined that a third of school districts sampled throughout Ohio are engaged in farm to school activities. Research has shown that children in schools with farm to school programs eat more fruits and vegetables and are more willing to try and eat the new, healthy foods […]
Food
Mark your calendars! October 24th is Food Day
Food Day, recognized nationally on Oct. 24th, gives communities a chance to celebrate and promote healthy, affordable, safe, and sustainably produced foods. This annual event brings together Americans from all walks of life – parents, students, health professionals, legislators, farmers, chefs, and educators, united by a vision of: Promoting and improving access to safe, healthy […]
Make Food Safety Your Tailgate Goal
Make Food Safety Your Tailgate Goal
Eat Together
For over a decade CASA Columbia has been promoting the benefits of frequent dinners by celebrating Family Day on the third Monday of September. The family dinner table (or breakfast or lunch) offers a great opportunity for parental engagement on a daily basis. Research that shows youth who eat regular meals with their families are […]
See the Cookie, Want the Cookie!
Are you attracted to food when you see it? Most of us tend to get hunger when we view food pictures we like. Researchers at the University of South California (USC) found that our brain centers of appetite and reward are triggered by viewing pictures of food, especially high-fat foods. From past studies we know […]
Preserving Peppers
Hot peppers, sweet peppers or jalapeno peppers — whatever the variety, they are currently in season. You can harvest and store peppers in the refrigerator safely for about 2 weeks. If you want to keep them longer you can try your hand at preserving them. Freeze sweet peppers by washing, removing stems and seeds. Chop […]