After your Thanksgiving meal is over, the countdown to repurpose leftovers into soups, hash, sandwiches, and other uses begins. But how long can you safely keep leftovers to enjoy after Thanksgiving day? First, within two hours after dinner has been served, make sure to pack up leftovers right away and store them in the refrigerator. … Read More
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Video Resource: Tiny Bites Add Up!
Maintaining your weight during the holiday season can often be a challenge. Check out this video to see how those “tiny bites” can add up to extra weight gain. … Read More
December 2014 Healthy Times Newsletter
Download your copy of the latest version of the Healthy Times Newsletter here: Healthy_Times_newsletter_December_2014 … Read More
Maintain Not Gain Weight This Holiday Season
The first day of November marks the start of the holiday season. This means parties, food and fun for the next two months. If you’re like most Americans, you may end up gaining between 1 to 5 pounds. It’s no surprise when many holiday dishes are high in calories, fat, and sugar. This season, strive … Read More
Video resource: How to Make Sanitizing Solution
Wiping our kitchen surfaces down with a warm, soapy dish cloth removes the visible dirt and grime but doesn’t remove harmful bacteria and viruses. We need to sanitize our surfaces in addition to cleaning them. Watch to see how you can make your own inexpensive sanitizing solution: … Read More
“You” as the role model for physical activity
What is a role model? Someone you look up to, someone you want to model your life or actions after. Many of us do not see ourselves as role models, especially in the area of physical activity. With Hollywood actors and actresses portraying unrealistic images of attractiveness, and extreme sports being in the spotlight, it is … Read More
Back to School Snacks
Check out our latest video, Back to School Snacks, here: https://youtu.be/5MP_F4P_3Hw … Read More
Eat together, eat healthier
Did you know August is Family Meals Month? Family mealtime is a time when all members of the family can sit down together and enjoy each other’s company over a delicious meal. With our busy schedules, it might not always be possible to sit down for a longer meal each night of the week. Some … Read More
Cool, delicious watermelon recipes
Watermelon Kebabs An easy, fast, no-mess meal! Ingredients 18 1 inch cubes of seedless watermelon 6 cubes of smoked turkey breast 6 cubes of cheddar cheese 6 coffee stirrers or beverage straws Instructions Cut watermelon, turkey and cheese in cubes and skewer on stirrers or straws. Servings: Serves 6. Watermelon Banana Split A healthy twist … Read More
Add a healthier crust to your pizza
Most of us already know what toppings to add to a pizza to make it healthier, but have you ever thought about the crust. To make healthier pizza crusts, try: Whole-wheat flour. Forgo the traditional white-flour crust and make your whole wheat flour for some extra protein and a yummy, nutty flavor. Thin sandwich bread. Take your favorite deli … Read More