Family and Consumer Sciences

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Ohio State University Extension

Breakfast On The Go

You’ve probably heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but making time for breakfast can be a challenge! As a working adult or busy parent, getting out the door in the morning may be a struggle, and sitting down to a meal may seem ideal but impossible. Eating breakfast […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Bohlen, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County

SOURCES:

  • Business Insider (2015). The healthiest breakfasts you can order at 11 fast food restaurants. http://www.businessinsider.com/healthy-breakfast-at-mcdonalds-burger-king-panera.
  • Live Smart Ohio (2014). Build a better breakfast for your family. http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/food/powers-barker-1osu-edu/build-a-better-breakfast-for-your-family/.
  • USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov (2017). MyPlate, My Wins Tips: Redo Your Coffee Shop Stop. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate-mywins-tips-redo-your-coffee-shop-stop.

Smoothie Bike Blends Nutrition and Physical Activity

OSU Extension specialists have been taking a “smoothie bike” –a stationary bike with a blender powered by pedaling—to trainings and events around Ohio.   Both kids and adults love creating recipe combinations and revving up the blender.  Dozens of smoothie batches have been created, and each one was declared delicious! The smoothie bike activity has great […]

WRITTEN BY: Carol Smathers, MS, MPH, OSU Extension Field Specialist in Youth Nutrition and Wellness, smathers.14@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, MPH, RD, LD , Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Franklin County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Marilyn Rabe and Carol Smathers, OSU Extension

SOURCES:

  • Ohio State University Extension. http://cfaes.osu.edu/sites/cfaes_main/files/site-library/site-documents/News/chow_smoothies.pdf
  • National 4-H Council. http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/kids-health/programming-resources/health-nutrition-fitness/youth-voice/eat-move-o-matic/
  • Health Education and Behavior. http://heb.sagepub.com/content/42/4/487
  • Journal of Child Nutrition and Management. https://schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/5_News_and_Publications/4_The_Journal_of_Child_Nutrition_and_Management/Fall_2015/ExploringMilkandYogurtSelection.pdf
  • United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/cn/SP10_CACFP05_SFSP10-2014v3oss.pdf
  • Ohio Department of Education. http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Other-Resources/Food-and-Nutrition/National-School-Lunch-and-Breakfast/School-Breakfast-Program/2015_SBP_Fact_Sheet.pdf.aspx

A Comparison of traditional and Greek yogurt

Recently, I was quoted in a Mother Jones article comparing Greek yogurt with the traditional yogurt found on our supermarket shelves for decades.  The article discusses which kind of yogurt is more nutritious and which is better for the environment.  Take a read, venture a taste test, and decide for yourself. Cheers, Julie

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