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Tips, tricks and insiders of the grocery store

Grocery shopping is something we all have to do, and sometimes the temptations of processed, unhealthy foods draw us in. With this temptation it’s easy to spend a little bit more money than planned, so what can you do to keep your health and finance on track when it comes to going grocery shopping? There […]

WRITTEN BY: Courtney N. Klebe, Dietetic Intern, Bowling Green State Univeristy

REVIEWED BY: Dan Remley, MSPH, Ph.D. , Field Specialist, Food Nutrition and Wellness

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Courtney Klebe

Wishing You a Food Safe Holiday

Festive brunches, family dinners, parties with families and friends . . . these are all part of the holiday season. Make sure you keep foodborne illness from ruining your holiday gathering by keeping the following tips in mind: Thaw items properly: Frozen foods should be thawed safely in the refrigerator or in cold running water […]

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

REFERENCES:

  • Food and Drug Administration “Safe Food Handling: What You Need to Know” www.fda.org
  • NSF “Hosting a Safe Holiday Dinner” www.nsf.org

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 […]

WRITTEN BY: Pat Brinkman, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

REFERENCES:

  • National Watermelon Promotion Board, (2014). Numerous materials on website available at http://watermelon.org
  • Shertzer, J.K. [2009]. Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Melons, Ohio State University Extension available at http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5523.pdf

Family Meals

Parents are faced with the challenges of balancing budgets, time, and domestic chores which makes family mealtime one more thing to do among a very long list. So considering the many demands on parents, what makes family mealtime so valuable? First, it is important to know that parents are the primary nutrition role model for […]

WRITTEN BY: Carmen Irving, M.A. & Pat Holmes, M.S.

REVIEWED BY: Bridgette Kidd MPH,RD, Healthy People Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

REFERENCES:

  • Davis, J. (2007). Your child’s nutrition: The power of parents. Retrieved from: http://www.webmd.com/children/features/your-childs-nutrition-power-parents on 6/16/2014.
  • Hurley, K., Cross, M., and Hughes, S. (2011). A systematic review of responsive feeding and child obesity in high-income countries. Journal of nutrition, (141) 495-501.
  • Lezin, N., Rolleri, L. Bean, S. & Taylor, J. (2004). Parent-child connectedness: Implications for research, interventions and positive impacts on adolescent health. Scotts Valley, CA: ETR Associates
  • Mealtimes are important. (2013). Retrieved from: www.odh.gov on 6/16/2014.
  • Rhee, K. (2008). Childhood overweight and the relationship between parent behaviors, parenting style, and family functioning. The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 615 (11), 12-37.

What is that leafy green?

On my last trip to the grocery store the cashier asked “what exactly is this?” in reference to my favorite vegetable: kale. Kale is an amazing vegetable is starting to be recognized for its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, and delicious flavor. A leafy green, kale is available in several varieties. It belongs to the […]

WRITTEN BY: Melissa Welker M.Ed., B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County, Maumee Valley EERA, welker.87@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, CFLE, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • www.webmd.com
  • www.allrecipes.com
  • www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
  • www.migarden.msu.edu

Quick Meals for Busy Families

It is that time of year again – baseball teams are forming, soccer balls are flying, the year-end dance recital is a few weeks away, and the school year is beginning to wrap up with plays and music programs. How can busy families serve something quick, that doesn’t break the bank, and is fairly nutritious? […]

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