Nutrition and healthy eating

Diabetes Reversed

By Stephanie Polizzi
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 10 Americans and 13% of adults has diabetes. The resulting high blood sugars damage tissues and can lead to blindness, kidney failure and amputations. Diabetes also increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A plant-based diet can reverse type 2 Diabetes.

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Taller de Cultivo de Microplantas

Bienvenido al Taller de Cultivo de Microplantas organizado por el Servicio de Extensión de Oregon State University y Héroe de Alimentos. Este es un taller en línea bilingüe (inglés y español) para principiantes. Siga las lecciones diarias y en dos semanas disfrutará de sabrosas microplantas.

Brooke Edmunds, Joyce Senior Angulo | Project Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Nutrition for Older Adults: Preventing Malnutrition as the Body Ages

Poor nutrition can cause a cascade of health problems for older adults. This guide lists the nutrients of concern for people over 60 — from antioxidants to calcium to water. Learn how eating well can stave off chronic disease.

Dusti Linnell, Cheryl Kirk, Rose Jepson-Sullivan, Christine Mouzong, Sally Bowman | Dec 2021 | Extension Catalog publication

Sweeteners: Nutritive & Non-Nutritive (SP 50-935)

There are many sweeteners available for use in food. Here's a look at different sweeteners, broken down by whether they're nutritive — those that provide calories — or non-nutritive — those with low or zero calories.

Nellie Oehler, Stephanie Polizzi | Mar 2020 | Article

Nutrition Programs

WAVE Sport Nutrition Curriculum: The WAVE Sport Nutrition Curriculum uses youth's interest in sports to teach them about healthy eating and hydration to fuel a healthy, active body for life. This knowledge helps athletes manage body weight and ...
Food Hero (in English): Food Hero is your go-to site for quick, tasty, healthy recipes and helpful tips. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll find something new for your family to enjoy.
Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs (SNAP-Ed) (in English): Our Family and Community Health educators deliver community-based nutrition education to adults and youth in all 36 Oregon counties. OSU Extension contracts with the Oregon Department of Human Services to bring SNAP-Ed (Supplemental ...
Farm to School: Farm to School supports Oregon's farmers, creates jobs, and strengthens local economies. It helps kids by providing access to fresh and healthy foods and teaching them about fresh foods. It increases access to local healthy foods...

Foods That Fight Cancer

By Stephanie Polizzi

Your diet can contribute to or increase your risk of cancer, but it can also decrease the risk. Read more to learn about best practices for diet and lifestyle and which foods to prioritize.

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The world's largest student farmer's market (in English)

Join Rick as he travels "on assignment" to Summerlin, Nevada to interview two groups of elementary students who participated in the "World's Largest Student Farmer's Market," sponsored by Green Our Planet.

Rick Sherman, Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL | Jul 2024 | Podcast episode

Does local food make school lunches healthier? A discussion with USDA FNS Administrator Cindy Long (in English)

Join us in a conversation with USDA FNS Administrator Cindy Long as we talk about the public's role in shaping school meals.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | May 2024 | Podcast episode

Bringing Health & Wellness into School Gardens (in English)

Michelle and Rick interview Rick's co-worker, Jennifer Young, MPH, EdD, RDN, School Wellness Policy Coordinator, Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs. Join us as we discuss school wellness policies and strategies ...

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | May 2024 | Podcast episode

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Latest News

OSU Extension Seed to Supper offers resources for growing food on a budget

Growing their own vegetables and fruits is one-way people can combat food insecurity.

Amanda Woodlee, Cindy Brown | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Garden to Table reaches traditionally underserved Yamhill County residents

Ninety-percent of survey respondents believed the course made a positive impact on their choice of dietary lifestyle and health overall.

Heather Stoven | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Extension nutrition educators help teach Portland school children about culturally respectful foods

During the 2022-23 school year, OSU Extension's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) team piloted three lesson plans that teach elementary school students about the cultural significance of three healthy foods ...

Jonathan Kauffman | Apr 5, 2024 | News story

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Tomatoes and Salsa - Clackamas

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Flavored Oils and Vinegars Workshop in Redmond

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Kimchi vs Kraut: The Battle of the Brine

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Meet Our Experts

Katie Ahern

Deschutes County: Family & Community Health/SNAP-Ed, Crook County: Family & Community Health

Jessica Barnett

4-H and FCH Education Program Assistant

Contact me with questions about 4-H programming and Snap-Ed in Gilliam County

Cindy Brown

4-H/FCH-SNAP Program Coordinator

Contact me for questions on 4-H youth development and healthy living programming in Sherman County as well as healthy living topics such as MyPlate, gardening, food preservation and food storage!

Shawna Holland

Education Program Assistant 2, SNAP-Ed

Please contact me for information about nutrition, physical activity, and food scarcity in Crook County.

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