Lately, I have been eating a lot of fish. Living in Wisconsin, it doesn’t matter where you go out to eat on Friday nights, fish is on the menu. Salmon, shrimp, trout, tilapia – I love them all! Fish not only tastes great but it it’s also high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids which makes it a healthy addition to most meals. Fish does contain mercury, however, and if a person has too much mercury built up in their body it can cause damage to their kidneys and brain over time... [More]

The other morning I was craving cereal. I poured a bowl of shredded wheat, and then came the big disappointment. My skim milk was expired and I had missed the sell-by date by five days! I wasn’t sure whether or not I could drink it so I decided to err on the side of caution and have something else for breakfast. Later, I did some research to see if it is safe to drink milk after the sell-by date... [More]

Earlier this week, as part of our worksite health promotion program here at Group Health Cooperative, we were lucky enough to have a health cooking demonstration by Personal Chef Laurel Robertson! She owns her business, Dinner’s On, and teaches cooking classes to the community. During her demonstration, she showed us how to create this fantastic hummus. The best part was that it was quick and easy to make!.. [More]

One of my good friends is in the process of buying a new home. He’s really excited about the upcoming purchase, but a few days ago he asked me what I thought about getting the home tested for radon. We both decided to do some research and see if testing was necessary. We found out it certainly was! In fact, after what we discovered, I even decided to test my own home for radon... [More]

My 7-year old nephew, Nick, came over to visit and spend the night this past Wednesday. We spent the day having fun at places like the local children’s museum and one of my favorite parks. With all the activity during the day, that evening we were both ready for dinner! However, every time I made a food suggestion, he would make a face and shake his head. Frustrated, I finally asked him what he would like to have to eat. Of course, like every kid his age, the response was chicken nuggets... [More]

The other weekend, I had my friends and family over for a barbeque. As the food was cooking, we got into a conversation about some of our favorite flavors. My uncle, joking around as always, made the comment, “There are really only three things to flavor food with: salt, pepper and butter.” We all laughed, but the conversation got me thinking. I wanted to explore ways to add flavor to food without adding unnecessary fat and sodium... [More]