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 […]
Divide and Conquer: How to get the WHOLE family involved in household work
What does the research say? According to the Employment Policy Foundation’s Center for Work and Family Balance, nearly 75% of married couples are dual income earning families, many of which have children (Ameristat, 2002). Additionally, this number is expected to increase. As the number of working parents grows, so do the complexities of managing […]
Cable Quandry
Are you having a hard time justifying in your budget the amount of money you spend to watch television? The cost of cable has been rising at an astonishing rate. Maybe you’ve been getting an “explanation letter” from the cable company the last few years stating that your bill is going to go up another $3-10 […]
Build a Better Breakfast for Your Family
The numerous health benefits of a well-balanced breakfast have been well documented for adolescents and adults alike. These benefits include: Energy. Consuming a well-balanced breakfast gives an energy boost in the morning. Eating first thing in the morning helps to jump-start the metabolism. Consuming complex carbohydrates (fruit, whole grains) along with a protein source (yogurt, […]