Food and Health



A calorie is a unit of measure that determines the amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of one kilogram of water from 0 to 1 degree Celsius...
 
Food and Health, Prevention

If you want to stay physically strong and mentally vibrant as you age, eating to promote a healthy microbiome is one strategy to consider.
 

Putting together a comprehensive and engaging cooking demonstration is hard work -- but that's about to change.
 

Health fair prizes or incentives can move games, presentations, and activities from good to great!
 
Cooking, Food and Health

Let's talk cheese... There is a huge variety of cheeses on supermarket shelves today, but which one is best for your health? And how can you ever wade through all the varieties? We've compared a few of the most common cheeses to help you find to cheese that most closely matches your nutrition goals. Check ... Cheese Comparison Chart
Cooking

It's well known that people take in more than just what you say in a cooking demonstration. What you do is so important too, and I'm not just talking about your amazing knife skills or organizational prowess. When you give a cooking demonstration, it's important to demonstrate healthy food safety techniques. After all, people mimic ... Food Safety Tips for Cooking Demonstrations
Food and Health, Prevention

According to the CDC, "Handwashing education in the community reduces the number of people who get sick with diarrhea by 31%, reduces diarrheal illness in people with weakened immune systems by 58%, and reduces respiratory illnesses, like colds, in the general population by 16-21%.”
Cooking

There are many paths to success when it comes to transitioning to more plant-based meals...