Category Archives: Health

Articles about stuff that is healthy for you!

Farmer’s market fresh

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

On May 5, the farmer’s market in Wichita, Kan., opened for business. The Old Town Farmer’s Market, located at 1st and Mosley, supports local farms, ranches, dairies and nurseries within 150 miles of Wichita. Clare Leschin-Hoar for Recipe.com provided some … Continue reading →

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A researcher never stops researching…

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

I graduated from Wichita State University on Friday, May 11, 2012, with my Master’s of Arts in Communication. I. Am. Done. With. School. Forever. Not kidding. Ph.D.? Psh. However, I fell head over heels in love with research, and I … Continue reading →

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Fifteen worst foods at the supermarket

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

Rodale News, where health meets life, reported the 15 most pointless foods in the supermarket. I am the grocery shopper at our household. Husband does not follow the list when grocery shopping and does not want to use coupons as … Continue reading →

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Eating white rice increases diabetes risk

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

According to Runner’s World and a study in The British Medical Journal, regular consumption of white rice increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The researchers identified a connection between white rice consumption and an increased risk for development of type 2 diabetes … Continue reading →

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An amateur gardener and an inspiration to others

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

That, friends, is a huge pile of dirt. A huge pile of dirt I got to play in today! To celebrate Earth Day, I joined a group of volunteers to plant fruits, vegetables and herbs at Carpenter Place, a residential … Continue reading →

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Fitbit: A dashboard for life

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean, one of my favorite blogs, posted an introduction to Fitbit last week (Friday, April 13). After a bit of research, I have decided that I want a Fitbit (Ultra). Source: fitbit.com via Yonatan on Pinterest … Continue reading →

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Smartphone food apps help grocery shoppers

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

How do you know if your favorite food brands are good or bad for you? Do you read the labels? Do you listen to advertising claims? According to Lesley Kennedy, blogger for Recipe.com, new smartphone food apps can help shoppers … Continue reading →

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Emergency blog post: Hunger and food security at Wichita State University

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

A free dinner followed by a discussion about hunger and food security will be offered from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 20, in Room 203 in the Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State University. My Seminar in Public Health course … Continue reading →

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Planting vegetables at Carpenter Place

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

I’m planting a garden with fruits, vegetables and herbs! …just not at my house. On Sunday, April 22, I will join a group of volunteers to plant vegetable at Carpenter Place, a residential treatment center for girls in crisis. The blogger staff … Continue reading →

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Feed your body, eat for health

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Yesterday, I said that abs were made in the kitchen. With only that simple statement, I left myself open for another blog post. I’m so smart. Or lazy. Doesn’t matter. Abs are made in the kitchen whether I’m smart or … Continue reading →

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