Guest Blogger: Health at Every Size
Today we welcome a guest post from Rosco of Oregon State University. Rosco attended a lecture by Dr. Linda Bacon about obesity myths and how we create alternative options that encourage better health...
View Article31 Healthy Recipes – Quinoa Apple Salad and Avocado Corn Salsa
I have two new healthy recipes to add to my list of 31 healthy recipes during National Nutrition Month. Before I get to the recipes, I need to tell you about one challenge I did not expect – too much...
View ArticleFuel Your Body for Energy – Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
I hope you have been enjoying our series on nutrition! Today, our registered dietitian, and guest blogger, Laura Dudley helps us find the energy to accomplish our daily tasks, and feel good doing them!...
View ArticleLittle Garden of Horrors
Sue is back, and it’s a good thing she goes on her daily walks – as her garden provides more stress than it should! Early this year, I decided to tame the strawberry plants that had wandered out of...
View ArticleTips to Avoid Getting Stuffed this Holiday
It’s easy to overeat any time of the year, but the holidays can be especially challenging. Try one or all of these tools to keep from overindulging.
View ArticleHealthier Holiday Meals
The holiday’s are hear, and while I sometimes error on the side of eating too much (see our Hunger Meter), I do try to eat a balanced holiday meal. Here are a few tips and recipes on the traditional...
View ArticleWhat We Eat – Mediterranean Orzo Salad
As you have seen from earlier posts, we have featured many delicious recipes from Oregon State University’s Moore Family Center. This time, we feature a orzo salad recipe from the 2014 tailgate...
View ArticleCooking with Alcohol – How much remains in your dish?
We occasionally receive recipes that include beer in the ingredients – it’s quite a popular ingredient in chili and pasta sauce. It got us thinking, while we always hear that alcohol is burned off...
View ArticleWhat We Eat: Reduced Fat Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sarah shared a recipe for reduced fat, whole grain chocolate chip cookies. The recipe contains no butter, white sugar, or enriched flour, while still satisfying with its chocolaty goodness.
View ArticleWhat We Eat: Jalapeno Hummus
Add a little spice to your life by turning your traditional hummus into healthy Jalapeno Hummus. This zesty little dip is perfect to dunk veggies in as you settle in to watch a little March Madness....
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