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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Sandra Stringer
Recommit to healthier eating, fitness in spring
Good food is a key part of warm weather gatherings for holidays such as Memorial Day and area outdoor events such as festivals and concerts.
Around the Home: Research recipes for Mother's Day
It's not too early to plan for Mother's Day, especially if a family meal is involved.
Around the Home: Strawberry season is just around the corner
Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits. I love strawberry shortcake, strawberry milk shakes and strawberry smoothies. One of the first things I learned to make as a home economics student was strawberry shortcake. And I also love the "Fruity Parfait" recipe we use for "Food Talk," a part of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Program. The parfait uses strawberries, vanilla low-fat yogurt, lightly sweetened cereal and pecans. You can ...
Around the Home: Be aware of guests’ allergies
March is National Nutrition Month. So, make it a priority to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet in March.
Around The Home: Don't stop now with eating right
Small changes can make a big difference when you're working toward healthier choices. Instead of falling back into old, unhealthy eating habits and consuming high fat, high sugar comfort foods, let's find some satisfying alternatives that may have less impact on your waistline. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offers these ideas: Does February make you more of a chocoholic? Instead of eating that chocolate, enjoy a nice warm cup of sugar-free hot chocolate laced ...
Around The Home: Hit the restart button
If you aren't doing well with 2013 fitness goals, don't worry. Just hit the "restart" button and get back on track. Sometimes it's easy to begin a physical activity program, but a challenge to maintain it. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offers these ideas that may help you keep active when it seems like everything else competes for your attention and time: If it's hard to do a 30-to-60 minute workout all at once, ...
Around the Home: Off the menu and off the hips
Yes, it's possible to make smart dining out choices. Some restaurants now post nutritional information such as calorie content on their menus. More in-depth information is usually available in pamphlets at the location or on their websites. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offers these strategies that may help you make better choices: If you know what the healthier choices are, plan what you'll order before leaving for the restaurant. Then, if possible, order before ...
Around the Home: How to avoid packing on calories at holiday meals
Food is often the highlight of parties, whether it's a dinner or a gathering with snacks.
Around The Home: Stay on track for fitness during holidays
Exercise or personal fitness is key in controlling your weight during the holidays. Let's face it, there's a good chance that cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes and other yummy treats are finding their way into your kitchen and workplace. Even if you weren't active most of the year, it's time to get up and move! You can't expect to control your weight unless you're physically active for at least 30 to 60 minutes per day, five ...
Around the Home: Log what you eat, drink to track calories
During the holiday season, it's easy to pay less attention to what you eat and drink. Distracted, unconscious eating and drinking can add plenty of extra calories every day. Grabbing a quick meal while shopping and eating lots of tasty treats at holiday parties can add up to a surprising number on your scale in January. So what's the first step? The most effective method for controlling your weight is writing down all that you ...
Around The Home: Keep it tasty and healthy this holiday season
We're getting into the time of year when sweets - candy, cakes, cookies and pies - are very plentiful and often within close reach.
Around The Home: Prepare for tests with good food, study habits
Test anxiety is one of the most common forms of stress that students face. Even when you know the material on a test, stress can cause changes in the body and brain that make it difficult to think clearly. To tackle this problem, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts recommend following the steps below when preparing for your child's next tes: Step 1: Get the right foods for study and test taking. Don't let your ...
Around the Home: Keep kids safe from ID theft
The Federal Trade Commission reports that an estimated 9 million people will become victims of identity theft this year.
Around The Home: Sewing scraps can be used for more than just napkins
If you love to sew as much as I do, then you'll agree that it's a great stress breaker.
Around The Home: Curb afternoon snack attacks
The afternoons are prime times for "snack attacks." Parents, regardless of their time management or planning skills, know that it's crucial to be prepared when a child is in need of a snack. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension recommends offering two or more of the five major food groups. Here are some more ideas: Cut apples into wedges and dip in yogurt or peanut butter. Allow children to sprinkle ...
Articles By Author - Sandra Stringer
Properly preparing a picnic
The school year is winding down and Memorial Day is just around the corner. Activities such as boating, camping and picnicking are fun ways to experience the great outdoors.
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