http://extension.psu.edu/health/news daily 1 2011-04-27T16:25:52Z http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/plan-whats-for-dinner-in-15-minutes-or-less Wanting to fit the recommended amount of vegetables into you and your family’s meals? Find it hard to make healthy decisions on the fly? An alarming question is “What’s for Dinner?” No publisher Mary Ehret 2013-05-06T13:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/raising-resilient-children Today’s families are weathering tremendous pressures and stresses – from daily finances to managing multiple schedules and demands – and the impacts are also felt by children and teens. While parents cannot protect their children from all of life’s challenges, they can provide their kids with the skills they need to respond to difficult situations in healthy, productive ways. Raising resilient children and teens helps them develop the skills they need to cope as adults and to overcome from the hardships they may face. No publisher Jan Cohen 2013-04-26T20:06:48Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/kindergarten_-ready-or-not The decision whether to “redshirt” a kindergartener or not is a very personal one specific to each child and family. No publisher Denise Continenza, M.Ed. 2013-04-12T16:02:51Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/an-apple-by-any-other-name-would-taste-as-sweet An apple by any other name would taste as sweet. False! No publisher Debra Boyd 2013-04-10T14:19:28Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/spring-is-right-around-the-corner... We’re almost there! April is here and I am sure most of us are excited that summer is right around the corner! Don’t get ahead of yourself just yet! Prepare your body and mind for the impending warmer months with a few tips to jump-start your metabolism and will have you feeling energized and ready to tackle the next few months! No publisher Kathy DiGuiseppe 2013-04-03T20:26:07Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/find-your-spring-motivation-1 by Karen Bracey Spring is here and everything will soon be new! New grass growing, new flowers blooming, new seeds sprouting and that first day in the warm sun can’t help but bring a smile to your face. And then there are the smells – fresh dirt, fresh laundry, and well, fresh just about everything! As our external world basks in all of this newness, many of us also look to make a new start within ourselves. Those New Year’s resolutions seem cold and dark compared to the hopeful, sunny expectations of a spring resolution. So let’s get started - what do you want to do? No publisher Karen Bracey 2013-04-03T14:55:17Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/new-extension-educators-employed Robin Kuleck and Laurie Weinreb-Welch have rejoined Penn State Extension as Family & Consumer Sciences educators effective April 1. No publisher Elizabeth Matthiesen 2013-04-03T14:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/is-cutting-carbs-good-for-your-health By: Fran Alloway, Extension Educator, Delaware, Co. If you are trying to lose weight, follow a diabetes diet or looking for the cause of the obesity crisis, carbohydrates seem to be the nutrient of the hour. Good carbs, bad carbs, low carbs, protected carbs, net cards – there is a lot of attention around eating carbohydrates these days! No publisher Frances Alloway, MA, RD, LDN 2013-03-20T11:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/motivating-others-to-change-1 If you have someone in your life who has been struggling to lose weight or improve their health, you have probably wanted to help or support them by giving them advice or encouragement. No publisher Jacqueline Amor-Zitzelberger 2013-03-11T17:28:16Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/soup-its-whats-for-dinner By Marcia Weber, Extension Educator, York County. What’s better on a cold winter's day than a steaming bowl of your favorite soup? Soup can be a welcome change of pace after the rich high calorie foods we have during the holidays. Not only a nutritious boost, soups can help ease the budget as many soup recipes use little meat, and/or inexpensive dried beans as a protein source. No publisher Marcia Weber 2013-02-22T18:32:05Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/kindergarten-registration-season-is-here By Frasier B. Zahniser, Extension Educator, Mercer County. If you have a 5-year-old in your life it is time to register him/her for kindergarten. No publisher Frasier Zahniser 2013-02-22T18:22:57Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/crock-pots-slow-cookers-and-food-safety By Nancy Wiker, Extension Educator, Lancaster County. A slow cooker cooks food at a low heat for several hours. This method helps less tender cuts of meat become more tender. A combination of direct heat from the pot, long cooking time, the steam created by a tightly fitted lid and following some preparation precautions will make the process safe. No publisher Nancy Wiker 2013-02-19T20:35:28Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/keep-safety-in-mind-when-exercising-outdoors By Karen Thomas, Extension Educator, Lackawanna County. It may be cold, but we can still exercise and enjoy the outdoors. However, the winter weather requires us to take some precautions to ensure our safety. No publisher Karen Thomas 2013-02-13T14:31:42Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/keen-on-quinoa-keen-wah By Suzanne Weltman, Extension Educator, Philadelphia, PA. The United Nations has declared 2013 the “International Year of Quinoa,” (KEEN-wah) to help draw attention to this ancient, nutrient-dense grain. No publisher Suzanne Weltman 2013-02-08T21:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/resolve-to-add-more-greens-to-your-diet By Mandel Smith, Extension Educator, Montgomery County. This year add more fruits and vegetables to your diet starting with Greens. Adding greens to your diet on a regular basis can add a wealth of health benefits. No publisher Mandel Smith 2013-01-11T20:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2013/step-by-step Holiday eating got the best of you? Don't fret. Healthy changes are just steps away. No publisher Lenelle Roberts 2013-01-08T17:18:53Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2012/holiday-foods-can-be-healthy by Mary R. Ehret, M.S.,R.D.,L.D.N. Tis the season to have many more items on the “to do” list then we possibly can ever accomplish. We may find ourselves rushing to shop for and visit family and friends. Unfortunately, when we are in a rush, we inevitably making poor food choices. Many holidays get together or those quick stops to pick up are missing one or more ingredients for that healthy food item. Be choosey this holiday season; choose foods that include some nutrients for the calories. No publisher Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. 2012-12-21T16:08:01Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2012/expanding-options-for-the-holidays By Rayna Cooper, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. The holidays offer many opportunities for eating with friends and family: parties, restaurant get-togethers, fast food pick-ups and more! Here are ideas to expand culinary options without expanding waistlines! Guess the test below for calories saved using these eating tips! No publisher Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. 2012-12-18T14:51:04Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2012/gifts-for-the-new-year By Lynn James, MS, RD, LDN With the holiday hoopla surrounding us, you may think the gift-giving will soon be over. To have a really successful new year, why not give yourself and your family the best gift of all- good health? Listed below are some guaranteed ways to improve and maintain good health: No publisher Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. 2012-12-03T20:22:18Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2012/don2019t-get-bugged-2013-keep-holiday-foods-safe The holiday season is upon us! That means family gatherings, holiday parties and community events centered around delicious seasonal foods. The last thing anyone wants is to have a loved one develop a foodborne illness because of a favorite food they ate. Unfortunately, if you are not careful foodborne illness can be an uninvited guest during the holidays. No publisher Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. 2012-11-13T16:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2012/is-a-gluten-free-diet-for-you If you have been shopping in the local grocery or bakery stores lately, you may be seeing the growing crop of special foods labeled gluten-free. How do you know if this is useful for your health or more dietary hype? No publisher Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. 2012-11-01T17:35:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2012/vitamins-minerals-and-supplements-proper-use-and-today2019s-marketplace Vitamins, minerals, and supplementation are hot topics in today’s marketplace. It seems you cannot go anywhere without being bombarded with advertisements claiming to have a “secret recipe” for good health. With so much misinformation out there, it is hard to remain a savvy consumer when it comes to these claims. No publisher Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. 2012-10-19T14:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2012/organic-foods-whats-new In today’s ever-changing marketplace, choosing foods to nourish your family while maintaining a budget can be both difficult and confusing. It seems there are so many foods touting health claims these days, which makes it harder to decode what will be a good choice for your family’s dinner table. “Organic”, “all-natural”, “fresh”, “antibiotic-free”, “cage-free”, “free-range” - what does all this mean and is it worth the price? No publisher Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. 2012-10-02T17:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2012/whats-new-with-school-lunches This school year, the nutrition guidelines have changed for school lunches. The United State Department of Agriculture oversees the nutrition of school lunches. This year USDA is focusing more on whole grains, fruits, and vegetables along with low-fat or non-fat milk; and less sodium and fat. No publisher Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. 2012-09-14T13:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/health/news/2012/pumpkins-and-squash-2013-more-than-just-fall-decorations I noticed the first bins of pumpkins at a local farm market the other day, a sure sign that fall is on the way! If you think mainly of pumpkins when you think about fall and fall foods you are missing out on the wide array of winter squash that will be coming to market in the next few weeks. No publisher Lynn James, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. 2012-09-05T18:30:00Z News Item