| Protect Your Memory with Healthy Habits This news article, written by FCS Extension Agent Danna Gillett, gives specific tips to lower the risk of developing debilitating memory problems. |
| Enjoy Louisiana Strawberries Danna Gillett, Family and Consumer Sciences agent in Richland Parish, offers great advice for making sure that we enjoy these wonderful berries fresh as well as frozen for later enjoyment. |
| EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) The mission of EFNEP is to empower limited-income families with young children to make informed decisions about food purchasing, food safety and meal management. Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to solve problems related to their families' food dollars and meal management, which, in turn, will help them become more efficient in meeting their families' needs. |
| Enjoy Your Food, But Eat Less Many dieters believe that losing weight means giving up delicious foods. Try these 10 tips to help you make healthier choices when planning and serving family meals. |
| Warm Up with Healthy Soups Great tips for one-pot soups prepared with less fat and salt can be part of a healthy meal plan for your family. |
| Beginning the New Year with a Healthy Food Plan Danna Gillett, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, provides easy to use suggestions for maintaining a healthy food plan after the Christmas holidays. |
| Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Regular physical activity is associated with immediate and long-term health benefits such as easier weight control, lower blood pressure, improved cardio-respiratory function and enhanced psychological well-being. Active children are more likely to become active adults. Suggestions for indoor and outdoor activities included. (PDF format only) |
| September is National Childhood Obesity Month In an effort to increase awareness, prevent childhood obesity and save billions of dollars in unnecessary health care costs, September has been designated as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. |
| Children in the Middle Series: The Business of Co-parenting Parents can divorce each other, but the parent-child relationship and parenting responsibilities are forever. Follow these tips to make co-parenting a success. |
| Water: It's Good for You Lack of adequate moisture, whether rain or a glass of water, can cause serious problems for all living organisms, especially humans. Just like your garden, pets and livestock, you need an adequate supply of water for good health. |
| Enjoy the Nutritious Benefits of Watermelons A one cup serving of fresh watermelon chunks provides only 45 calories and can be a good replacement for sugar sweetened snacks. It contains no fat or cholesterol and is low in sodium. The sweet, juicy fruits are over 90 percent water and help supply the body's daily water needs. |
| Summer Sun Safety News article providing information on sun exposure causing damage to unprotected skin of younger children. |
| Keeping your house cool Any number of measures can be taken to help control the heat in our homes during this time of the year. Using these suggestions may contribute to cooler temperatures in our living areas of the home. |
| Preparing for Floods and Other Disasters Questions to ask oneself to determine if you are ready for a potential disaster. |
| Pre-applying for Disaster Food Stamps General information regarding pre-application for disaster food stamps will be helpful to those in need should a disaster occur. |
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