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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Microgreens Grow Along

Welcome to the Microgreens Grow Along workshop hosted by Oregon State University Extension and Food Hero. This is a bilingual (English & Spanish) online workshop for beginners. Follow the daily lessons and in two weeks you'll be enjoying tasty microgreens.

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 Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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 Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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: 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): 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 Nutrition Assistance Program Education) to limited-income Oregonians.
Farm to School: Farm to School supports Oregon's farmers, creates jobs, and strengthens local economies. It helps kids by providing access to and teaching them about fresh foods. It increases access to local healthy foods in schools, and it is stewarding the land for future generations.

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 history of school gardens: A conversation with author Rose Hayden-Smith

Most people haven't heard of the term "Farm to School." Once the concept is explained to them, usually the next thing to learn is…what is a school garden? Typically, folks assume that school gardens are a relatively new ...

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Nov 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Is it possible to microwave an egg?

Q: Is it possible to cook an egg in the microwave? Is it safe?

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Food Lab: A small school where the kids scratch-cook their own meals

Often times we highlight very large school districts with meal programs offering food made from scratch whenever possible. Because those places are large districts with many resources, there might be more opportunities to get ...

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Nov 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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Latest News

Food Hero designs new resource for older adults

In each newsletter there are suggestions and modifications — sticky notes — that allow each topic to be accessible and customized to ingredients on hand or mobility level.

Francesca Lear | Oct 1, 2024 | News story

OSU facilitation of teacher-led Growing Healthy Kids program expands reach of farm-to-school concepts

Since 2021, Oregon State University Extension Service’s Supplemental Nutrition Education Program (SNAP-Ed) unit in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties’ facilitation of a teacher-led version of the Growing Healthy Kids program supports ...

Carly Kristofik | Aug 2024 | Impact story

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

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Meet Our Experts

Katie Ahern

Deschutes County: Family & Community Health/SNAP-Ed

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

FCH/SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator

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

Glenda Hyde

Associate Professor of Practice, Family and Community Health; OSU Extension Service Extension Disaster Education Network Delegate

Contact me with questions about food safety and preservation, managing stress and emergency/disaster preparedness

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