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Healthy Halloween Treats

No tricking you here! Enjoy this holiday while still practicing healthy eating habits. Learn about snacks, menus and sweet treats that will keep you and your family on track! Click This Link to Watch the Webinar:  http://go.osu.edu/HealthyHalloween 

WRITTEN BY: Michelle Treber, OSU Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences & Pat Brinkman, OSU Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences

Fit after 50

As women reach their 50s, a decrease in muscle mass, buildup of excess fat, a lower resting metabolic rate, and hormonal changes all contribute to weight gain. The goal of the “50 and over” is to maintain weight, consume heart-healthy foods and, above all, stay strong! Watch this webinar to learn tips on how to stay […]

WRITTEN BY: Donna Green, BS, MA Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

Slow Cooker Safety: Don’t “Fall” for Foodborne Illness

Fall is one of the busiest seasons of the year because family schedules are jam-packed with school activities, homework, sports, and holidays (fall ends on December 20th). It’s no wonder slow cookers (also known as Crock-Pots) reappear on the kitchen counter this time of year, as they provide a convenient and quick method of food preparation. All […]

WRITTEN BY: Beth Stefura, OSU Extension Educator, Mahoning County, stefura.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, OSU Extension Educator, Erie County, green.308@osu.edu

REFERENCES:

  • www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/topics/food-safety-education
  • www.extension.umn.edu/food/food-safety/preserving/safe-meals/slow-cookersafety
  • www.eatright.org/resource/homefoodsafety/four-steps/cook

Financial Wellness for People With Disabilities and Their Families

Guest post by Michael R. Roush, Director, Real Economic Impact Network, National Disability Institute Often individuals with disabilities may not be familiar with the savings options available to them, or they may be afraid to save money in fear of jeopardizing their public benefits. However, individuals with disabilities can potentially access a wide variety of saving […]

WRITTEN BY: Michael R. Roush, Director, Real Economic Impact Network, National Disability Institute

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

Fall for Pumpkins!

The fall season is upon us, with October and Halloween right around the corner. One of the most common practices for families is the annual pumpkin carving for jack-o-lanterns. Apart from displaying artistic creativity, pumpkins are a nutritionally dense vegetable that can be used for more than decoration. Below are a few of the health […]

WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Even, OSU Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Hamilton Count

REVIEWED BY: Cheryl Spires, Program Specialist, SNAP-Ed, NW Region, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • Produce for Better Health Foundation. Top 10 Ways To Enjoy Pumpkins. Fruits & Veggies: More Matters: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-pumpkin
  • Kohn, J., Toast the Season with Pumpkin Seeds, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published
  • October 26, 2015. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Rudrappa, U. Pumpkin Nutrition Facts. Nutrition and You: http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/pumpkin.html

Taking Fitness Outside

Being physically active is good for your body and mind, but new research is showing additional mental health benefits when you exercise outdoors. In this YP4H webinar, learn the unique benefits of being physically active outdoors and learn some great tips for making outdoor physical activity a part of your daily life! View Webinar Here: http://go.osu.edu/FitnessOutside   

WRITTEN BY: Shawna Hite, Healthy People Program Specialist, OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, OSU Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Erie County

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