The blog explores Sesame Street in Communities, which provides resources for parents and caregivers, as well as for service providers working with children.

By: Annabelle Shaffer, Dietetics senior at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Overview of Ketogenic Diets The ketogenic diet, popularly known as the keto diet, is low in carbohydrates, moderate in protein, and high in fat.1 While an official definition is not recognized, carbohydrates are often restricted to less than 50 g…

On January 17, 2019, our second webinar in the five-part Kids Serve Too! Series, was brought to you by OneOp (MFLN) and Sesame Street for Military Families (SS4MF). MFLN’s Family Development concentration area took the helm to host this particular webinar on the impact of childhood trauma and community violence….

The power of food to promote healing and a general sense of well-being has long been a known commodity in different cultures.  Eastern cultures, in particular, have harnessed the potential of food as a modality for healing.

This blog discusses how we can foster experiences of happiness, gratitude, contentment, and love during times of hardship.

  By: Sarah Pittman BS in dietetics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Omega 3’s are essential fatty acids that are found in fish oils. These fatty acids are composed of two crucial components: EPA and DHA. EPA and DHA are highly unsaturated (polyunsaturated) fats that are found in…

Dr. John La Puma is one of the founding fathers of culinary medicine and defines it as “an emerging field that blends the art of food and cooking with the science of medicine”. The field focuses on utilizing food to prevent disease and improve a patient’s well-being, but does not disregard the effectiveness of pharmaceuticals and conventional medical services.

By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, [email protected] This post describes small steps that people can take to create a margin of safety (a.k.a., a buffer or a cushion) for their personal finances. According to author and productivity expert, James Clear, the term “margin of safety” is an engineering...

The benefits of physical exercise are endless, physically, emotionally and even socially; exercise can lead you to a happier and healthier life. But does the location of physical activity impact your wellbeing more or less than others?