Oct 28, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Nutrition
You may have heard the phrase “eat the rainbow,” but what does that actually mean? Eating the rainbow refers to including all different colors of fruits and vegetables in your dietary patterns. Fruits and vegetables range in color, from white to orange to deep purple....
Oct 21, 2022 | Food, Health and Wellness
Pumpkins are ripe and plentiful in the fall, which is just in time for Halloween. These big orange fruits are used in many ways but are often known as holiday decorations. They are a type of squash, first found in America, primarily around Central America and Mexico....
Oct 14, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Health Safety
From household cleaning to yard work to playing around, the risk of eye injuries is more likely at home than anywhere else. Almost 50% of the 2.5 million eye injuries yearly occur at home. Eye injuries can happen from various common sources, such as flying debris from...
Oct 7, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Wellness
October is National Eat Together, Eat Better month. Many families are busy and always on the go. This campaign encourages families to eat meals with each other, promoting togetherness. Making a conscious effort to eat a meal together is a great way to reconnect with...
Sep 30, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Nutrition
As the leaves begin to change colors, many crops enter their harvesting season and find their way into farmer’s markets. From favorites such as apples and grapes to corn and green beans, autumn is usually the season to try out a new recipe or two. Apples – Aside...
Sep 23, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Wellness
Sleep is an essential function for your body and mind. Lack of sleep can lead to health problems as well as cause sleep deprivation. Napping has always been a part of the normal daily routine for infants and small children. However, recent data has shown that napping...
