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Karen Ridings
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Karen A. Ridings, M.S., R.D., is a family consumer sciences agent located in Frederick County. She joined the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Frederick County office, in January 2008. As a registered dietitian and elementary education teacher, families have always been the primary focus of her career!
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Many of us have made New Year's resolutions to improve our health either by making more time for exercise or improving our diets. Breaking old habits or starting new ones is difficult. It is much easier to make changes with the support from a loved one, friend, or family.
Tis' the season to enjoy holiday foods! From Thanksgiving through January, culinary delights abound. Keeping holiday calories under control and weight gain to a minimum is possible, but requires some planning.
The holiday season is upon us and budgets are tight. Gift giving doesn't have to ruin your household budget. Here are some ideas that will allow you and your family to meet your holiday gift-giving goals:
Since 2000, health care costs for a typical family of four has risen 114 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Apple season is here! Now is the time to pick or purchase crisp, juicy Virginia apples. Did you know that Virginia ranks sixth in apple production in the United States, with over 250 commercial growers? About half of Virginia's apples are grown in Frederick County!
Have you heard of "sedentarism"? In the August issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Matthew Fox discusses "sedentarism" and the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle. "Sedentarism" can be thought of as the opposite of being physically active.
Here is a list of questions you should ask yourself before you start the canning process:
Summer is coming to a close and soon children will be back in school. Over the summer, most children have very different routines than when they are in school. For example, in the summer children may go to bed later and rise later than they do during the school year. Some children may have different meal schedules during the summer. Once the school year begins, children must wake up earlier, eat breakfast earlier, and complete homework on a daily basis.
Summer is the season for tomatoes! In the Shenandoah Valley, tomatoes will be abundant by the end of June, early July. Are you ready for a delicious fruit that is a wonderful source of vitamins A and C and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant?
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