Smart Holiday Packaging
During the holiday season nothing carries good cheer and holiday spirit across the miles like receiving a package full of homemade treats. If you go to the effort of preparing food gifts, you want to be sure the contents arrive in the condition they were sent in. The...
Healthful Treats? You Betcha! Surprising health benefits of favorite seasonal treats
As we head into the season of overindulgence, it’s good to know that some holiday “treats” can actually be nutritiously guilt-free if we eat them in moderation. Read on to find the hidden health benefits of some classic favorites. Sweet Potatoes: Sure, it’s a...
To Salt or Not to Salt? Reasonable Tips for Sodium Control
It’s a fact. We need salt in our diets. Our bodies need sodium, which we usually get through salt, to maintain fluid balance and blood volume. Unfortunately, most of us consume at least twice as much sodium as we need. The main culprit for sodium intake is not the...
The Art of Gifting
The holidays are fast approaching! Pause long enough to avoid the pitfalls of overspending. Budgets are always tight during holidays. Gifts are not about the cost, rather they are a display of the true relationship of the people involved. Gift giving at its finest is...
Eating Right on the Run
Ever feel like you’re moving through your work day at the speed of light with barely enough time to eat, much less eat healthy? The combination of stress, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise can lead to becoming overweight and the development of chronic health...
Diabetes
Maybe you know someone in your family, a friend, or a co-worker that has diabetes. Diabetes affects not only the person but the entire family. This article will discuss the types of diabetes and symptoms. Education concerning diabetes begins at home. Once we are...
Thanksgiving is Around the Corner!
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it is only fitting to display a cornucopia. Not only is this horn of plenty a universal symbol of abundance, it is truly timely! Florida is plentiful with fresh produce this time of year. According to the Florida Department of...
Peanut Butter and Socks
It’s that time of year: going to Friday night football games, decorating with pumpkins, welcoming in some cooler weather, and harvesting our locally grown peanuts and cotton. This also means it’s time for the Peanut Butter Challenge. We collect jars of unopened...
For the Health of It: Cooking Solo
A large and ever-growing number live the single life these days. You have a lot of company and something in common: freedom of choice. Cooking for one or two can be creative and nutritious. Whether you’re a novice cook or your family has grown and moved out, and,...
Pumpkins Have Arrived
Even though the weather is still warm, fall is right around the corner. Walk into any local grocery store and pumpkins are starting to show up. Pumpkins are a staple for the beginning of the fall season. Locally, you will see many varieties called pie or sugar...