Articles written by Janelle Buxbaum


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  • Nutrition Coalition Educates Local Children About Shopping For Healthy Food

    Janelle Buxbaum|Apr 18, 2018

    The Richland County Nutrition Coalition and the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County have teamed up to help educate children on how to identify healthy food options. Members of the Coalition have dedicated one afternoon a month for the past 3 months to work with 2nd and 3rd graders at the Boys and Girls Club as a pilot project for our community’s youth. Members of the group met with the kids initially to lead fun activities about making healthy snack decisions. The Nutrition Coalition teaches healthy eating habits based on MyPlate guidelines...

  • Good Breakfast Provides Healthy Start

    Janelle Buxbaum|Jun 22, 2016

    Morning time, the time of day that you get you and possibly several others ready to face the world. Everyone has their own routine. Does yours including eating a healthy breakfast? Many people don’t realize just how important a healthy breakfast really is. Eating breakfast can help control hunger throughout the day, decrease your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and improve cognitive function related to memory. It has also proved beneficial to help increase concentration for children and adults throughout the day, according to the A...

  • Taste The World

    Janelle Buxbaum|May 18, 2016

    The Richland County Nutrition Coalition is gearing up to offer a truly unique culinary experience to our community! Taste the World will be held on Fri., June 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Anil Kara will be demonstrating how to prepare authentic meals from his home country of Turkey. These ancient recipes from the Ottoman Empire are healthy, flavorful, and delicious. This event is a great way to jump out of your comfort zone to experience many new flavors and insightful tips on how to incorporate variety into your diet. Adana...