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When we think of calcium, dairy products are usually what come to mind. Dairy products such as skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt, hard cheeses and cottage cheese are all excellent sources of calcium and usually vitamin D if they are fortified. If someone doesn’t prefer dairy products, one strategy is to use them in…
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Guest author Gwen Hawn, FACS Agent, UGA Extension Hall County Taking care of our bodies is essential to being able to maintain our physical abilities to do the tasks we need and want to do! Keeping our bones strong and healthy is an important component of our physical wellbeing. There are several factors that impact…
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Osteopenia is the early loss of bone density. Osteoporosis is when the bone density has lost even further calcium. A test known as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is commonly used to measure a person’s bone density. The test is painless and non-invasive; you simply lie on a table and follow a technician’s directions.
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Guest author Gwen Hawn, FACS Agent, UGA Extension Hall County Maintaining bone health by having adequate daily dietary calcium and vitamin D is essential for everyone at all ages. The best way to get the calcium and vitamin D that we need is through a healthy diet, however, sometimes that is not possible, and supplements…
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Bones issues are problems we think about when we are older, but our bone health is very important for every age! In childhood and young adult years, we deposit calcium in our bones to achieve the greatest stores possible. This is known as peak bone mass (PBM). In our late teens to early 20’s we…
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Shakespeare’s line from The Comedy of Errors, “Small cheer and great welcome make a merry feast,” means that genuine warmth and kindness are what truly make a gathering enjoyable. In addition to warmth and kindness, UGA Extension’s recommended holiday food safety best practices are essential to ensure your family and friends stay jolly and full…
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Food pantries across the Georgia Mountain Food Bank (GMFB) region (which includes: Forsyth, Hall, Union, Lumpkin, and Dawon counties) are in crisis. Rebecca Thurman, Executive Director of GMFB, reports that food insecurity has risen by 30% over this past year. She shares that one out of eight Georgians and one out of five children are…
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Dietary supplements are anything that is taken by mouth that are meant to “supplement” or add to a diet. These include vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and fiber. Supplements may be found in many forms including pills, capsules, powders, drinks, gels, or energy bars. Supplements sometimes are considered a type of…
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The new school year is in full swing. Have you found yourself in a rut sending the same packed lunches day after day? Figuring out creative, healthy ideas to pack for lunch can be challenging. We can get into a routine of sandwiches, chips and some fruit. A turkey sandwich, baked potato chips, and some…
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Mental health conditions have been on the rise since the pandemic. One out of five adults in the U.S. has one or more forms of mental illness. Depression and anxiety are the most common conditions, and links have been found between these conditions and healthy diets. Many people look to trendy supplements and shakes to…
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