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Overnight Oatmeal To The Rescue

At the beginning of the year my family grew by two more feet. We added a sweet little girl to our family of four. Adding another baby came with added challenges. My two older children were four and three at the time and I had become accustomed to the fact that they didn’t demand so […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Washington County.

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County.

SOURCES:

  • https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101
  • https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000727.htm

An Ancient Appeal

Have you heard of “ancient grains”? Amaranth, einkorn wheat, farro (emmer wheat), Kamut (Khorasan wheat), millet, quinoa, sorghum, spelt, and teff, to name a few. If not, you likely will in the future as they have been awarded the designation of being one of the hottest food trends of 2016. The term doesn’t have any […]

WRITTEN BY: Christine Kendle, MS, RDN, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County, kendle.4@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County, carter.413@osu.edu

REFERENCES:

  • Oldways Whole Grains Council. Ancient Grains for Today’s Tastes. https://oldwayspt.org/system/files/atoms/files/WG15_AncientGrains.pdf. Accessed April 2017.
  • Webb, Denise. “Hottest Nutrition Trends of 2016: Ancient Grains”. Today’s Dietitian. August 2016. Volume 18, No 8, P 44.
  • Whole Grains Council. Ancient Grains. https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/whats-whole-grain/ancient-grains. Accessed April 2017.
  • Zeratsky, Katherine. Ancient Grains. Mayo Clinic Nutrition Blog. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-blog/ancient-grains/bgp-20245680. September 2016.

Are you eating whole grains?

Most people consume enough grains, but very few of them are whole grains. The amount you need depends on your age, sex, and level of physical activity. You can find out the amount you need by visiting the Choose My Plate website. At least half of the grains eaten should be whole grains. Why is […]

WRITTEN BY: Tammy Jones, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Pike County, jones.5640@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County, dellifield.2@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/appendix-13/
  • USDA, United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/grains-tips
  • USDA, United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/grains
  • USDA, United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/sites/default/files/tentips/DGTipsheet4MakeHalfYourGrainsWhole.pdf
  • USDA, United States Department of Agriculture. “How To Cook With Budget Friendly Whole Grains” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTEVM64THJI&feature=youtu.be
  • Whole Grains Council. http://wholegrainscouncil.org/files/whole_grains_infographic_2016.jpg

Making the New Dietary Guidelines a Part of Your Life: Whole Grains

The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 was released this year. How can we put these Guidelines to use in everyday life? This is the second post in a series, explaining the Guidelines’ Key Recommendations and how to apply them. To view the first post on the Dietary Guidelines click here. A Key Recommendation in the Guidelines is […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Susan Zies, Extension Educator, OSU Extension, Family & Consumer Sciences

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Whole grain model obtained from USDA.

SOURCES:

  • American Heart Association (2016). Heart Healthy Recipes: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Recipes/Heart-Healthy-Recipes_UCM_465114_RecipeLanding.jsp
  • Whole Grain Council (2014). Gluten Free Whole Grains: http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/gluten-free-whole-grains

REFERENCES:

  • American Heart Association (2014). The Greatness of Whole Grains. Retrieved from: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/The-Greatness-of-Whole-Grains_UCM_455739_Article.jsp#.VvwNpvkrLIV
  • American Heart Association (2016). Eat 3 or more whole grain foods every day. Retrieved from: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/Eat-3-or-More-Whole-Grain-Foods-Every-Day_UCM_320264_Article.jsp#.VvmVEfkrKCg
  • Minnesota Department of Health (2014). Nutrition facts: whole grains. Minnesota.gov. Retrieved from: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/chp/cdrr/nutrition/facts/wholegrains.html
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (2012). 10 tips to help you eat whole grains. Let’smove.gov. Retrieved from: http://www.letsmove.gov/blog/2012/08/13/10-tips-help-you-eat-whole-grains
  • USDA (2016). Grains. ChooseMyplate.gov. Retrieved from: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/foodgallery-grains
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition. December 2015. Available athttp://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/
  • Whole Grains Council (2013). Definition of whole grains. Oldways Whole Grains Council. Retrieved from: http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/definition-of-whole-grains
  • Whole Grains Council (2013). Whole White Wheat FAQ. Oldways Whole Grains Council. Retrieved from: http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/whole-white-wheat-faq
  • Zeratsky, K., (2014). How can bread be labeled as both white and whole wheat? Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/whole-wheat-bread/faq-20057999

Boost Your Energy and Become Contagious!

Energy  can be defined as – the ability to be active; the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things. What do you do to boost your energy?  Most of us have ideas, strategies and methods to combat our depleting energy. We eagerly share what works and what backfires for us and in […]

WRITTEN BY: Candace J. Heer, MS, LSW, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County, Heart of Ohio EERA, heer.7@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, MS, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County, Heart of Ohio EERA, carter.413@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • http://pixabay.com/static/uploads/photo/2014/09/13/23/05/jumping-444613_640.jpg
  • http://pixabay.com/en/peppermint-tea-tee-mint-tea-352334/

Interested in Health and Wellness? Want to learn about trending wellness topics?

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 […]

WRITTEN BY: Michelle Treber, MA, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Pickaway County, Heart of Ohio EERA, treber.1@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Carol Smathers, MS, MPH, Field Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Farm to School Lead, smathers.14@osu.edu

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