WOW - Words on Wellness

This newsletter is written by Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists working in the field and on campus.  Published monthly, it promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans.  You’ll find reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family.

Blog address:   http://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/wellness

April 2013

  • Brown Bagging It! Lunches to Go
  • Sweet Potato Bean Burritos
  • Food Safety Guidelines and Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Stay Active: Drake Relays Event Promotes Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative

March 2013

  • Is It Still Good? Tossing Food That Has Expired
  • Meat and Vegetable Macaroni
  • Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
  • Got 10 Minutes? Then Exercise!

February 2013

  • Whole Grains: give Them the 3-Step Test
  • Skillet Lasagna
  • Storing Whole Grains Safely
  • Safe Storage, Grain by Grain
  • Dance Like the Stars!

January 2013

  • New Year's Weight Check-Up
  • Easy Bean Dip
  • National Popcorn Day
  • Don't Invite Unwanted Friends
  • Try a New Winter Sport

December  2012

  • The Appeal of Apples
  • Hurry-Up Baked Apples
  • Kitchen Calisthelics
  • Check List for Safe Recipes

November 2012

  • Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Guiltless Pumpkin Pie
  • Thanksgiving Food Safety Quiz
  • Take Your Cycling Indoors

 October 2012

  • Get Ready to Rough it with fiber
  • Apple Dumplings
  • Mail Order Food Safety
  • Family Fitness - Get Healthy Together

August 2012

  • New Labels Required on Meat Packages
  • Watermelon Salsa
  • Enjoy a Slice of Summer
  • "Tae Balloon" Kickboxing

 July 2012

  • Beans, Let's Get Cookin'
  • Baked Beans Recipe
  • Keep Food Safe this Summer
  • Jump Rope

June 2012

  • What's Your Beef?
  • Spanish Macaroni
  • Is it Done Yet?
  • Have a "Ball" with Exercise

May 2012 WOW

  • What Does Gluten-Free Mean? 
  • Strawberry/Avocado/Melon Salad 
  • Home canned Salsa
  • Tennis Anyone?

April 2012 WOW

  • Speaking of Raw Milk
  • Preventing Campylobacteriosis
  • Salmon and Veggie Bak
  • Zumba - a fun way to be physical

March 2012 WOW

  • March is National Nutrition Month
  • Food Safety: Avoiding Cross Contamination
  • Bake Potato w/cheesey Vegies recipe
  • Physical Acitivity:  How much is enough

February 2012 WOW

  • Tracking Sodium Intake for Heart Health 
  • Break Time Physical Activity 
  • Fruit Salsa & Cinammon Chips

January 2012 WOW

  • Take Action to Improve Your Health
  • Tips for Fresh Produce Safety
  • Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake

December WOW 2011

  • Be considerate of Gues with special Dietary needs
  • Celebrating the Holiday with food allergies
  • Get answers on Holiday Food Safety
  • Walking in a winter wonderland

November WOW 2011

  • Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner when you have Diabetes
  • Safe Food App tells you how hot to cook your meat
  • Food Safety Tips for Stuffing
  • Keeping Active when it's cold outside

September WOW 2011

  • Time out for take out
  • Go take a hike
  • sack lunch - Safe at room temperature
  • natural vs added sugar

August WOW 2011

  • Food Safety goes mobile
  • Break for Breakfast
  • It only take a few  minutes to fuel up

July 2011 Newsletter           

    • My Plate Message: Proportions
    • New Food Preservation Program 
    • Summer Food Safety Tips
    • Water Aerobics

June 2011 Newsletter            

    • Eggs Provide "Egg"cellent Nutrition
    • Eggs in a Pocket Recipe
    • Dozen Egg Safety Tips
    •  
      Dancing - Great Way to Get Moving

May 2011 Newsletter           

    • May is National Osteoporosis Month
    • Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dip Recipe
    • Outdoor Grill Safety Tips
    • National Ride-a-Bike Month

 

 

 

 

 

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