HEALTHY EATING Snowstorms, summer thunderstorms, and over usage can knock out power. The FDA says power outages can affect the safety of your food. Ensure that food stays safe by having a plan in place and knowing what food safety precautions to take if a power outage does occur. BEFORE * Plan ahead. Stock up […]
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HEALTHY EATING The cold and flu season can take its toll on even the healthiest person. With people coughing and sneezing seemingly everywhere, it can be hard to avoid the many illnesses that make their rounds this time of year. The good news is, there are some foods that may help you stave off colds
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WORK LIFE Try these before-bed snacks to help you drift off to dreamland. Each of them contains natural chemicals that may help you wind down. Don’t eat too much: a heavy snack may actually keep you awake. Source: National Sleep Foundation © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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WELL-BEING When warm weather arrives, many people break out the flip-flops, sandals or forego shoes altogether. But the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons says this can be harmful to your feet if you’re not careful. Many flip-flops and summer shoes contain little to no support or protection. This increases your chances for foot
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Do you want to take control of your financial life? It’s up to you to understand your own money, says investment advisor Paul Taylor, a member of the National Ethics Bureau. Taylor offers the following suggestions: For your cash flow, keep in mind the four A’s: Accounting, Analysis, Allocation, and Adjustment. The four
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WELL-BEING While many people try to steer clear of arguments with family members, two Vanderbilt University philosophy professors offer a better solution. Scott F. Aikin and Robert B. Talisse co-wrote Why We Argue (and How We Should): A Guide to Political Disagreement. The trend to avoid arguments with loved ones has more to do with
FAMILY LIFE When it comes to finding toys to encourage a child’s interest in science, sometimes simpler can be better and yet more sophisticated. Creighton University professor of physics Dr. Gintaras Duda suggests looking at toys with a tactile, kinesthetic component that can help illustrate scientific principles while allowing a child to come up with
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Are the holidays stressful because you want them to be perfect? Let go of the perfection goal with these tips: * Get real with yourself. If you burn the food or the tree turns brown, accept it as part of life. No holiday party is going to be perfect, and that’s okay.
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HEALTHY EATING Make more than you need and freeze foods in portion sizes for future meals. Here’s how according to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists: STEP 1. Cool foods “slightly” at room temperature before refrigeration. A food does not need to be completely cool before it is refrigerated. To help it cool slightly before
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 cup apple slices 1 cup banana slices 1 cup pear slices 1 cup grapes 1 cup strawberries 1 cup melon slices 1/2 cup yogurt, nonfat plain 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup peanut butter Directions 1. Prepare fruit by washing and slicing, if necessary. 2. Arrange fruit on a plate around a
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