We all know that handwashing is the best thing we can do to help prevent foodborne illness, but what about all of the other surfaces in the kitchen? Towels, dish cloths, and sponges that are not clean can quickly transfer dirt and germs throughout your kitchen! A survey done by the Academy of Nutrition and […]
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Join me for our 2014 Ohio State University Extension Fall Live Healthy Live Well Email Challenge. Our challenge runs September 8 – October 19, 2014. Participants will be encouraged to be physically active 30 minutes or more on at least 5 days per week and to eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Bonus activities include […]
How do you #LiveSmartOhio? Post your photos and win OSU Football Tickets!
How do you live smart? Is it the way you manage your money? By being physically active or eating nutritiously? Your relationships? We want to see pictures of all the ways you live smart! Now through September 30th, any pictures that are posted to social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, etc.) with the hashtag #livesmartohio […]
Packing a Safe School Lunch
Ohio students are back in school. While focusing on preparing a healthy and nutritious lunch for your child, don’t forget that proper food preparation and storage is just as important for your child’s health. To prevent stomach aches this school year, here are some reminders on how to safely pack a school lunch: Wash hands […]
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 […]
Making Fresh Salsa
Everyone seems to have their favorite salsa recipe. And, this time of year the salsa ingredients are abundant in gardens, at farmer’s markets and at the grocery — ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, pepper and other fresh vegetables and herbs. If you are making fresh salsa to eat or store in the refrigerator you don’t […]