It’s hard to believe that a new school year is already upon us! Not only is this a time to focus on gathering clothing and school supplies, but it is also an ideal time to think about packing healthy lunches. It’s well known that breakfast is a vital way to start each day, but it’s also important to recognize that lunch provides the fuel that sustains your child throughout the afternoon
In Search of the Perfect Watermelon
During a recent grocery shopping trip, I found myself walking by several enormous crates of fresh watermelon that were displayed along the sidewalk of the storefront. I stopped and pondered whether or not to purchase one.
Parking Lot Remodel Begins For ADA
Patients visiting The Corvallis Clinic’s main Asbury Building on Aug. 10, 17 and 24 may encounter traffic diversions due to a parking lot remodel for accessible areas. The Clinic will re-slope, re-surface and relocate several of its reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities. The spaces are near the eastside of the Asbury parking lot.
Recipes for Disaster
Summertime has finally arrived! With that brings hot temperatures, picnicking outdoors and various road trips. One thing you do not want to bring along with your adventures is foodborne illness! Food poisoning occurs by eating or drinking something that is contaminated with various bacteria, viruses and parasites – or their toxins.
Buy Fresh! Buy Local!
Guess what’s fun to do this time of year…and includes healthy eating? Shopping at your local farmers’ markets, of course! There are just fewer than 8,000 farmers’ markets in the United States. This is a fabulous way to buy fresh local food, put money back into your community, and help the environment!