The proper storage of food helps maintain food safety as well as quality. This is because when food is stored correctly the flavor, color, texture, and nutrients are preserved. Room Temperature Most non-perishables will be stored at room temperature but keeping these items well beyond their...
Whether to cut down on calories, to avoid health risks, or whatever reason, some people use sugar substitutes, also known as high intensity sweeteners, to sweeten their foods and beverages. Sugar alternatives can be used on their own to sweeten things like iced tea or coffee, or they can be used...
Most Americans are consuming diets that contain too many added sugars. Consuming too many added sugars in your diet can lead to health complications, such as weight gain and obesity, the development of type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease. Added Sugars It is important to recognize the...
Happy Wednesday everyone! Welcome back to Community Health Corner. I’m Shelby, and I am Ursula! It’s December! Can you believe we have reached the end of 2022? This year has flown by, and I cannot believe it. It is crazy how quickly this year has passed by us, but it’s not...
Introducing children to the kitchen at a young age allows them to build the necessary measuring skills for food preparation early on. In addition, this allows your children to develop an understanding of ingredients and techniques for cooking. Watch the video below with your children so that they...
The holidays are here, and with it comes the excitement of the season as well as tasty home cooking. With Thanksgiving tomorrow, it’s the perfect time to discuss the difference between portions and servings, because if you are anything like me, you overeat during the holiday celebrations....
Proper measuring of ingredients is important to successful cooking and baking. Some foods can be greatly affected by too much or too little of certain ingredients, such as salt, baking soda, baking powder and hot or spicy ingredients, such as cayenne pepper. In addition, measuring your ingredients...
Eating healthy often starts at the grocery store, and coupons are an accessible way for you to purchase healthy foods on a budget. In addition, utilizing the sales that the store is running is another great way to stay in budget as you navigate purchasing items on your healthy grocery list. If...
Welcome back to this season of Community Health Corner! November is lung cancer awareness month, so we will be presenting information on lung cancer screenings, as well as tobacco cessation. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, but did you know that smoking increases your risk of...
As much as we love our cheese, our ice cream, and our cream in our coffee, we know we shouldn’t overdo it. Dairy products, at least the full-fat variety of whole milk dairy products, have long been associated with heart disease and other health problems. But research-based evidence for this link...
Knowing how to move from a full-fat to a low-fat glass of milk is self-explanatory, but substituting lower fat dairy products in your cooking can sometimes be tricky. The good news is that fat-free dairy can be substituted for full-fat in many delicious recipes and low-fat products can nearly...
Caffeine has its rewards, and if you are someone that needs caffeine to get going and keep going throughout the day, you are not alone. Millions of adults in the world rely on caffeine to keep their energy levels up and stay productive. But how much caffeine is too much? Caffeine should be...