Edible Garbage
I would like to continue on the theme of reducing food waste by talking more specifically about ways to use food scraps effectively to prevent them from ending up in the landfill. As I was thinking about this topic, I was reminded of a funny scene from the 1982 film...
Goodbye, Mold!
Have you seen black, gray, white, or orange stains on your bathroom tile’s grout? Does it look slimy or cottony? Well, you guessed it—that’s mold. There are good molds – yogurts, cheeses, and antibiotics - and bad molds, like the kind that grows in the bathroom. Mold...
Keep It Fresh, Keep It Safe
Spring has arrived. It is fresh produce season. The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that half your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables. Select a rainbow of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance your diet. There is a bountiful supply of...
Exploring Your Health Indicators: Cholesterol
The American Heart Association notes that cholesterol is “not inherently bad” and continues by explaining how cholesterol is necessary to “build cells, make vitamins and other hormones.” Cholesterol is not only derived from your dietary intake, what you eat, but also...
Exploring Your Health Indicators: Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
According to the American Diabetes Association, “the national cost of diabetes in the U.S. in 2017 was more than $327 billion, up from $245 billion in 2012.” Additionally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates 7.3 million adults ages 18 and up are...
Earth Day 2021
The basic tenets of sustainability – reduce, reuse, recycle and refuse work for food waste too! We can all do our part! Let’s start today.
April is National Financial Literacy Month
April is designated as National Financial Literacy Month to increase awareness about financial literacy, especially with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) causing economic worry for families across the United States. When it comes to financial literacy, knowledge is power!...
A State of Mind: Your Mental and Emotional Health
Have you thought about your mental and emotional health lately? If you haven’t, it's a great time to take some time to invest in you. Emotional wellness is the ability to handle and overcome challenges and obstacles that we often must deal with in everyday life. It...
Sleep Well
Experiencing sleeplessness? You’re not alone. Keep reading for things you can do to help you sleep well. On average, Americans get less than seven hours of sleep a night. The hormone melatonin regulates the rhythms of our daily biological “clock,” which includes an...
Your Pets Can Help Improve Your Health
Did you know that over the past ten years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been a partner in research to determine the physical and mental benefits of having a pet? It turns out that pets not only steal our hearts, but they can contribute to better...