America’s obsession with raw kale is at an all-time high – raw kale juices, smoothies, kale chips, kale salads – the options are endless. The green, leafy vegetable is packed with nutrients: just one cup provides 9% of the daily value of calcium, 206% of vitamin A, 134% of vitamin C, and a staggering 684% […]
Human Trafficking: Know the Signs
In October of 2012, I was invited to participate on a university work group looking at the formation of a university research center on human trafficking at The Ohio State University. I didn’t even know what human trafficking was but the more I learned about it and its often invisible presence in Ohio, the more […]
Just what is ‘quinoa’?
It is always fun for me to look around at a few new foods at the grocery store. Right now, groceries as well as restaurant menus are sporting a food that you might be unfamiliar with…..quinoa, pronounced ‘keenwa’. Just what is quinoa? It is not a grain, but an edible seed. It is not a […]
Can Eating Heart Smart Also Protect Your Bones?
Does eating smart for your heart also help build strong bones? New research says, yes. Many foods and nutrients that protect against heart disease also affect bone mineral density and fracture risk. In a recent study from Tufts University, a link was seen between heart-healthy living and bone health. Using the 2006 American Heart Association […]
Keeping Kids Food Safe in the Kitchen
Cooking with kids can be a delight! My children, now ages 7 and 9, have helped me in the kitchen since they were old enough to hold a wooden spoon. While we often focus on selecting age appropriate tasks for the children in our lives, it is also important to teach them about safe food […]
Foods for Better Health
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. […]