Grandchildren are some of life’s greatest treasures. Martha and I have 14 grandchildren. Like many of you, we try to step in to help whenever we can. You may be happy to chip in for everything from baby carriers, tricycles and rebounders to school tuition. But you may not have given as much thought to… Continue reading Investing in Your Grandkids’ Future Starts in the Kitchen
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Play It (Food) Safe This New Year’s
Whether it’s a New Year’s Eve party or a New Year’s Day feast, eating with friends and family can be the best part of the holiday season. But even the most festive occasion can be, well, spoiled by food that isn’t prepared or preserved in the right way. Stop Foodborne Illness, a national nonprofit, public… Continue reading Play It (Food) Safe This New Year’s
Don’t Wing It – How to Handle Poultry Safely
Do you know how many people will get sick from foodborne illness this year? 48 million people – that’s 1 in 6. Children and older adults are especially vulnerable. But the good news is that following safe poultry practices – when shopping, preparing, cooking and storing – can help keep you safe from common and… Continue reading Don’t Wing It – How to Handle Poultry Safely
Creative Activity Contributes to Well-Being
People who engage in everyday creative activity may experience an “upward spiral” of increased wellbeing and creativity, according to researchers from New Zealand. In their study, Department of Psychology researchers from the University of Otsego asked 658 university students to keep a daily diary of their experiences and emotional states over 13 days. After analyzing… Continue reading Creative Activity Contributes to Well-Being
Are You Cooking Too Much Food for Your Loved Ones?
Serving too much food to loved ones– whether on holidays or weeknight dinners – ends up wasting food and money, researchers say. The study was performed by experts from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, Embrapa, and the Getulio Vargas Foundation in Brazil Prior to this study, little was known about how affection relates to… Continue reading Are You Cooking Too Much Food for Your Loved Ones?
Gender Differences and Healthier Eating
Seniors will have more success maintaining healthier diets if gender differences are taken into account, according to research from the University of British Columbia. A new study, published in the journal Appetite, showed that men and women had different responses to tactics aimed at boosting seniors’ intake of fruit and vegetables. The study divided social-support… Continue reading Gender Differences and Healthier Eating
Comfort Food Linked to Positive Social Connections
A big bowl of mashed potatoes. What about spaghetti and meatballs? Sushi? Regardless of what you identify as comfort food, it’s likely the attraction to that dish is based on having a good relationship with the person you remember first preparing it, according to the results of a study done by a University at Buffalo… Continue reading Comfort Food Linked to Positive Social Connections