Show #28 - April 2009
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Show Extras |
Eating Healthy on a Budget: Everyone's budget has gotten a bit tighter over the past year. Americans continue to see a significant increase in price for most groceries. So how do you still eat healthy on a budget and try to save money as well? Mandel Smith shares tips on where to shop, buying generic instead of "name brand", buying in bulk and cooking from scratch.
10 Commandments of Healthy Cooking: Click on the "Show Extra" to see a list of do's and don'ts for healthy cooking. Beth and Nancy Mitchell walk you through a variety of healthy cooking options that are easy for anyone to adopt into their daily routine.
Beans - the Superfood: Did you ever wonder if there was one particular food that was a powerhouse of nutrition? Watch Beth and Jessica Reilley as they make two quick and delicous recipes using "Beans - the Superfood". Beans are packed with fiber, potassium, folic acid, protein and are low in fat.
Guest Information
Mandel Smith, Extension Educator
Mandel Smith is a Nutrition Educator with Penn State Extension in Montgomery County, Family and Consumer Sciences program. She graduated from Hampton University with a BS in Human Ecology and The University of Tennessee with a MS in Family and Consumer Sciences. She worked as an Extension agent with the University of Georgia in the areas of Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition and 4-H for over 13 years. During her extension career she has conducted cooking schools, summer nutrition programs for kids, child care provider training, weight management courses, diabetes education workshops and parent nutrition education sessions. Mandel is married and has two children.
Jessica Reilley, Co-Owner of Cozy Cuisines
Jessica Reilley is co-owner of Cozy Cuisines Personal Chef Service. She graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Computer Engineering, but realized a few years after graduation that her true passion was in the kitchen. She and her business partner, Maria Schaller, formed Cozy Cuisines in 2006, so they could share their love of food with others. They focus on preparing healthy meals for busy individuals and families. They work with several special needs families with allergies, diabetes, and other health-related issues. In addition to preparing healthy meals for families and individuals, Jessica also teaches cooking classes.
Nancy J. Mitchell, Program Assistant
Nancy Mitchell has a BS in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology. She became interested in nutrition and preventive health over 30 years ago when she was introduced to the concept of how food affects our health, both positivey and negatively. She and her husband have raised three healthy sons--now grown men, and have experienced the benefits first-hand. She currently works as a Program Assistant at Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. Some opportunities for learning have included two Food As Medicine conferences, a conference sponsored by Dr. Andrew Weil, and a three-day, hands-on, intensive cooking class with Christina Pirello of "Christina Cooks". She enjoys sharing what she has learned with anyone who is interested.
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