Tag: health
Spinach is a tasty and healthy food
Spinach is considered a superfood. As part of a healthy diet, Spinach is important for skin, hair and bone health and has many other health benefits.
Avoid ticks, take precautions when outdoors
Avoid ticks by taking precautions when spending time outdoors as the weather warms.
How to harvest and use dandelion roots, leaves and flowers
Dandelions are nutritionally valuable, support digestion and absorption of minerals and help the lymphatic system and urinary tract function.
USDA extends free meals for children waivers
The USDA announced the nationwide extension to allow all children to continue to receive nutritious meals this summer when schools are out of session.
COVID-19 vaccine calls to mind polio vaccination in the 1960s
Judith Sutherland recalls the day she went to the gymnasium of the school her father graduated from to be given a new polio vaccine in liquid form.
Is it healthier to eat vegetables raw or cooked?
While most vegetables are better eaten raw, there are a few you could cook instead to gain more health benefits.
How to treat seasonal allergies with wild herbs
Wild herbs can be used to relieve sinus pressure and other allergy symptoms. Learn how to find, harvest and use them to combat your seasonal allergies.
Investment will benefit Ohio’s rural residents
The USDA announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities.
Benefits of elderberries make work worth it
Julie Geiss weighs in on the new fad in immunity support — elderberry products — and the work it takes to harvest them.
Tips to get your kids to eat kale
Kale is a nutritious food, containing vitamins A, C, B6 and K, manganese, calcium, potassium and iron. Use these tips to get your kids to eat kale.
