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Articles Everybody Walk Across PA Program Information 2019
Karen Bracey
Join Penn State Extension in a free virtual walking program exploring the Natural Wonders of Pennsylvania. Walking will be reported April 1 - May 26. More
Articles Active Living for You and Your Community
Karen Bracey
Active Living is a lifestyle where people are more active because walking is a way of life and a way to get to shopping, restaurants and community events. More
Articles Winter Squash Enhances Fall Meals
Karen Thomas
Winter squash is a perfect complement to autumn meals. It’s delicious, nutritious and versatile! More
Articles Prevent Illness in Schools with Proper Hand Hygiene
Karen Thomas
Since it’s early in the school year, it’s the perfect time to remind teachers, parents and students about preventing illness. More
Articles Food Diary Can Aid In Weight Loss
Karen Thomas
Tracking your food intake is a great tool for weight loss. It helps to create awareness of our eating patterns and helps us to identify causes for overeating. More
Articles Parents Can Use Strategies To Deal With Picky Eaters
Karen Thomas
Do you have a picky eater in your family? Often children go through periods of being particular about what they eat. More
Articles Take Steps to Reduce Children’s Sodium Intake
Karen Thomas
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 90% of children in the United States ages 6-18 years eat too much sodium daily. More
Articles Deep orange vegetables are the perfect complement to fall meals. More
Articles Use Marinades To Add Flavor To Summer Meals
Karen Thomas
Ever wonder what makes a successful marinade? Read on to find the three ingredients for success! More
Articles Cold Soup for Hot Summer Days
Karen Bracey
There is so much to love about a bowl of hot soup on a cold day. While cooking, it warms our home and creates an inviting aroma, welcoming us inside from the outdoor weather. More
Articles Malting Barley in Pennsylvania
Alyssa Collins, Ph.D., Austin Kirt, Gregory W. Roth, Ph.D.
Demand for locally sourced malted barley, for local craft beer, has led to the development of malt houses in PA and other states in our region. More
Articles What about Vitamin B12
Karen Bracey
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. More
Articles What better way to spend time with family than to bake or cook together? More
Articles Prepare and Preserve Homemade Salsa
Karen Thomas
Salsa is one of the most popular condiments used today. Because of its popularity, many cooks want to prepare and can salsa at home. More
Articles Family meetings provide an opportunity to coordinate family schedules, improve communication, and have fun together. More
Articles Reduce Inflammation by Adding Berries to Your Diet
Karen Thomas
Inflammation is a natural process of our body’s immune response that acts as a protective mechanism. More
Articles Parental Monitoring Helps Youth Succeed
Karen Thomas
Parents who are aware of their children's activities and whereabouts have kids who are less likely to get involved with problem behaviors. More
Articles Benefits of Walking
Karen Bracey, Lynn James, MS, RDN, LDN
Walking is a simple, easy, and inexpensive fitness program. Walking can be as easy as a stroll in the park, or it can be as intense as a vigorous hike. More