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The holidays can be a tough time for healthy eating. From the pies to the twice baked potatoes to the bacon wrapped everything, no matter which way you look there’s a reason to stray from your healthy diet. For some reason people tend to put off healthy eating during the Holidays, maybe it’s because their New Year’s Resolution is and always has been “start eating healthy.” The thing is, when you look up the definition of diet the first description says the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. When most people re...
Halloween is the one time of year that people of all ages can be whatever they want, from being a spooky vampire to a cute and sassy princess. Whatever it is you decide to be on Halloween we all know the best part of this holiday is all the food, especially the sweets. It is no surprise that sweets are the main reason children go nuts over the thought of Halloween, but what if we added a little nutritional value to the treats and offered them in a fun, exciting way. Having a Halloween party but don’t want to worry about eating junk food? T...
Between harvest, the start of school, sports practices, and prepping for another unpredictable Montana winter, you may be feeling the heat of stress setting in. Although stress in life is normal and sometimes even healthy to get your blood pumping, too much stress can do serious damage to your body. The short-term effects include symptoms such as upset stomach, sleep problems, irritability, and overeating, some or all of which you may have experienced. The long-term effects, however, cause much more damage if stress becomes chronic and you don...
As fall quickly approaches, it is important to remember that hydration is a key part of every day, not just hot summer months. The Richland County Nutrition Coalition wants to take a quick look at why water is important and offer tips on how to drink more of it. Without a stable flow of water, the human body is not efficient in the removal of waste and toxins, and is unable to properly lubricate joints. Severe dehydration can cause strain on the heart, causing it to pump faster to get sufficient oxygen to muscles. Water is not only essential...
Summer is officially here and that means ripe produce is finally hitting the grocery stores near you. Nothing tastes better than ripe fruit on a hot summer day, the only problem is knowing how to pick ripe fruit. Some of these tricks and tips I learned from my mother growing up and some during my schooling to become a dietitian. While picking out fruit, it’s always important to check for blemishes because if the skin of the fruit is bruised, chances are high the fruit itself is also bruised. It is recommended for all healthy adults to eat at l...
In March, Gina Heckey accepted the Executive Director position at the Foundation for Community Care. Heckey began working at the FCC as the Fundraiser Coordinator in April of 2013 and was recommended for her current position by the previous Executive Director. Originally from Colorado, Heckey graduated with a degree in International Business and International Studies and lived in Kansas City, MO for ten years working with non-profit organizations such as Ronald McDonald House and Big Brothers an...
Sidney, Montana – Sidney Health Center and the Richland County Health Department are co-sponsoring and coordinating the eleventh annual Community Health Fair in April. The two entities are once again joining forces with local organizations to promote various health-related topics and feature screenings to the general public. This year's Community Health Fair is slated for April 21 at the Richland County Fair Event Center located at the fairgrounds in Sidney. The event will kick-off Tuesday after...
Johanna Bunn was recently welcomed as the new Family Consumer Sciences Agent and is looking forward to her new position as well as having Sidney as her new home. Originally from Missoula, MT, Bunn graduated from MSU Bozeman December 13, 2014 and interviewed for the FCS position in November after her aunt alerted her to the online job listing. Bunn, who has a degree in Consumer Sciences, was ecstatic with the opportunity saying that she has always liked the community. She has been familiar with...
With each New Year many people make a resolution to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Often times the goal is to lose some weight or to follow a new exercise routine. If this sounds familiar, there are lots of technological apps and online resources to help you achieve your new healthy goals. Many of these apps are available for free to use on a cellphone or tablet. One of the advantages to these apps is that it can be like having a dietitian or personal trainer at your fingertips. However, finding an app that is tailored to your needs can take a...
The Richland County Nutrition Coalition was formed to educate the local community on healthy eating in a fun way. The coalition consists of representatives of the Richland County Health Department, Richland County Extension, Sidney Health Center and community members. Since its formation, the Richland County Nutrition Coalition has organized a variety of fun and educational programs/activities, including snack drives, Tasty Fork (restaurant program), and school projects. More recently, the...
More Montana-made foods could be coming soon to a school lunchroom near you, thanks to a bill that is currently before the Montana House of Representatives. HB-471, otherwise known as the Farm to School bill, would provide competitive seed grants to Montana K-12 schools to help them buy and serve Montana-grown or produced food in school lunches. The intent of the bill is to create new markets for Montana’s producers, reinvigorate local economies, and improve the nutrition and quality of school lunches. “Farm to School” efforts, which conne...
Have you made any plans for March 12 or 13? No? Then drop by at Richland County’s Event Center for the 2013 Richland County Health Fair. This year’s Health Fair will bring about information, activities, fun and food! Is there a better combination? The theme of the upcoming fair is Farm-to-Table and couldn’t come at a better time. Consuming ‘real’ foods, such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, meats and milk provides us with carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals we need for a healthy d...
February is National Snack Food Month, and what better way to celebrate healthy snacking than helping local children? This year is the seventh annual snack drive of the Richland County Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club provides daily after-school snacks for around 85 children, and relies on our donations to accomplish this. The snack drive is promoted by the Richland County Nutrition Coalition (RCNC), as it is a great opportunity to encourage healthy snacking among children. Interested in donating and supporting the local Boys and Gi...
A healthy snack for healthy kids is something the Richland County Nutrition Coalition (RCNC) feels is important. Due to the fact that the Richland County Boys and Girls Club provides snacks daily for approximately 85 after-school children and relies on donations, the sixth annual healthy snack drive is under way. The RCNC is asking that anyone interested in donating healthy snacks donate foods low in added sugars or fat such as fruit cups, hot chocolate mix, peanut butter, jerky, animal crackers, cereal bars and others. An expanded list of...
