Posted 1/8/2012
Warm Up Winter with Your Slow Cooker
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 East Main Street, Canajoharie
Is your slow cooker collecting dust? Bring it out and learn to use this convenient kitchen gadget and create some healthy "fast food" for after work! You may be surprised by all your slow cooker can do, from appetizers to desserts. Get your slow cooker working for you!
$15 per person To reserve a space payment must be received in advance. For more information call 673-(CDPHP members may register for free classes at 1-877-986-2373)
Posted 1/5/2012
Eating healthy doesn’t have to cost more. Use the 3 P’s to help you make choices that are not only healthy but also economical.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/downloads/PlanPurchasePrepare.pdf
Posted 12/13/2011
If the thought of all that holiday feasting leaves you worried about eating too much fat ladenfood, or simply overeating, here are some tips to help you enjoy the holidays without expanding your waistline. Remember, many of the traditional foods served during Thanksgiving and Christmas are perfectly healthy. It’s what we do to them that loads them with extra calories and fat.
Start with the basic foods at the center of the feast. Download the tip sheet.
Posted 12/13/2011
Take this fun quiz and find out how much you know about avoiding weight gain during the holidays.
Posted 12/12/2011
How can dining out affect your diet? It depends on where you eat, what you eat and how much you eat. For example, fresh, green salads with a light dressing are low in fat and calories. Howev-er, many salads found in restaurant salad bars such as macaroni salad, potato salad and coleslaw are mayonnaise-based and can be high in fat and calories. Making good choices is important!
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Posted 11/22/2011
Monday, December 12, 6:00 p.m., Gloversville Public Library
Prepare some yummy but healthy gifts from your kitchen. Create some easy, healthy, and fun holiday treats. Learn some simple tips for avoiding the holiday weight gain and guilt you might feel later.
Taste samples will include dill mix made with yogurt cheese and light mayonnaise, and a modified baked goody. The class will include a packet of information - recipes, how to modify recipes for better health, and tips for a healthy holiday season.
$10 per person. Advance paid reservation required.
Posted 11/21/2011
Have questions about preparing, serving or storing your holiday turkey? Here are some points of contact to get your questions answered:
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline:
1-888-MPHotline
1-888-674-6854
The hotline is open weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving day hours will be 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Or send Email to: mphotline.fsis@usda.gov
Or, use the online “virtual representative”, available 24/7 at Ask Karen
Posted 11/8/2011
Today's healthy food habit tip: The USDA's Choose MyPlate reminds you to choose red, orange, and dark green vegetables like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, along with other vegetables for your meals. Add fruit to your meals as part of main or side dishes or dessert.
When serving yourself or your family, remember to make half of your plate colorful with fruits and vegetables.
Go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov for more information.
Posted 11/2/2011
We hear about sedentary, moderately active and active, but what does each of those mean?
USDA has outlined a guide for Americans to help identify needed calories and nutrients needed based on activity level – sedentary, moderate, active
Sedentary means a lifestyle that includes only the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life.
Moderately active means a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking about 1.5 to 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life.
Active means a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking more than 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life.
Work toward increasing your activity level to be the most active you can, consulting your doctor for your personal guidelines.
Posted 10/22/2011
Plan to stop by Price Chopper stores in Palatine Bridge and Johnstown on Saturday, 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m. to learn about the importance of family meal time. Meet the CCEFM nutrition educators and pledge to eat family meals together.
Cornell Cooperative Extension and Price Chopper have partnered to help people learn about the link between good nutrition and eating meals together. Read more on Price Chopper's blog:
