New research has narrowed down some of the most influential high-fiber foods that prevent colon polyps, pouches in the intestines that can lead to colon cancer. What are these cancer-fighting foods? Legumes, brown rice, cooked green vegetables, and dried fruit. The risk of polyps was: * 40% lower among those who ate brown rice at least once […]
The Economics of Poor Health
The Economics of Poor Health Most people sincerely want to do better when it comes to diet, exercise, and wellness. But you are not the only one interested in your health. Others who have a vested interest in you (and your lifestyle choices) are your employers and the government, because health care costs have skyrocketed […]
In search of a Friendlier Food Label…
The Nutrition Facts Label on the back of food packages is getting a makeover! A much needed makeover. As someone who teaches students about how to read nutrition labels correctly, it’s not intuitive or user friendly. There are some important pieces missing, such as the amount of added sugars (that Americans overconsume) and additional essential vitamins and minerals like […]
Use Positive Discipline To Guide Better Behaviors
Recently, spanking has been in the news again. George Holden, a researcher at Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, TX attempting to study yelling in parenting recruited parents from area day care centers and asked them to wear microphones in their house in the evening for 5 days. In these recordings there were multiple incidences of […]
“Mom, I Need This:” Winning the Back-to-School Clothing Wars
As Ohio students start gearing up for a return to the classroom, parents will also have to gear up for back-to-school expenses. In my budget class, we talk about the three kinds of expenses; fixed, flexible, and occasional. Flexible and occasional expenses are items or services you may not need to pay for every month, but when […]
Keep Picnic Foods Safe
It’s picnic season. Take time for some simple precautions so that you and your family do not get sick from foodborne illness. First, when you are out-and-about during the summer, make the grocery store your last stop. If you leave perishable items in your car while it is hot, you increase the chances of bacteria […]