Join me for our 2014 Ohio State University Extension Fall Live Healthy Live Well Email Challenge. Our challenge runs September 8 – October 19, 2014. Participants will be encouraged to be physically active 30 minutes or more on at least 5 days per week and to eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Bonus activities include […]
nutrition
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 […]
Strawberries – First Big Fruit of the Summer
While strawberries have always been a popular pick-your-own fruit, today they have also become a hit with home gardeners and those with container gardens. If you planted strawberries; what are the nutritional benefits, how do you care for them, and how can you use them? Nutritional facts on a 1 cup serving of strawberries: Contain […]
Appetizing Asparagus
After a winter that seemed to never end, I’m ready for some locally grown fresh vegetables! Asparagus is one of the early producing vegetables and it’s now in season. Did you know that May is National Asparagus Month? Here are some things to keep in mind when selecting, storing and preparing asparagus. Asparagus has […]
A Facelift for the Nutrition Facts Label
How often do you use the Nutrition Facts label before making a food choice? The purpose of the label is to help consumers make healthier choices. You may choose one cereal over another because it contains more fiber, or a soup because it contains less sodium. Though the current label can help you do this, […]
Spring Live Healthy Live Well Email Wellness Challenge
Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds this spring? Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes? Want tips to help you grow herbs, start a garden or eat more local foods? Does this sound interesting to you? If so, give our Spring […]