Lexington, Ky. . .Julia Child had a
passion for beef; in fact, her famous Boeuf Bourguignon* made
an appearance in the recently released movie, “Julie & Julia.”
The Kentucky Beef Council is introducing Enriching Family
Mealtimes to help school leaders promote the importance of
family mealtimes in their programs and to educate families about the
importance of healthy lifestyle choices.
Protect Your Vision This Summer with
the Right Sunglasses
July is UV Safety Month
Louisville, Ky. . . Summer is here. It's time to bring out the
summer wardrobe. And no summer wardrobe is complete without the
right pair of sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun's harmful
rays. In recognition of July’s designation as UV Safety Month, the
Taustine Eye Center urges everyone to protect their eyes by
purchasing the right kind of sunglasses.
Get Grillin’ with the Kentucky
Beef Council
Reserve Your Spot Today!
In celebration of National Beef Month in May, the Kentucky Beef
Council’s 2009 Power of Protein Get Grillin’ Media Tour is headed
your way! The Kentucky Beef Council and The Holland Grill Company
have teamed up again to co-sponsor the annual Power of Protein Get
Grillin’ Media Tour. This year, we’ll be traveling across the state
from Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 22, 2009. more...
March 11, 2009
April
is Sports Eye Safety Month
Thousand of Injuries Can Be Prevented with the Right Protective Eye
Gear
Louisville, Ky… Spring is in the air and with spring comes outdoor
sports. Unfortunately, approximately 42,000 sports eye injuries
occur in the United States every year. Many result in permanent
vision loss. Yet, today’s athletes have a number of eye protectors
available to them, none of which hinder performance. more...
February 10, 2009
March is National Nutrition
Month
Power Up with Protein
Lexington, Ky. . . March is National Nutrition Month, and Powering
up with Protein has never been easier. The Institute of Medicine and
several bodies of research suggest consuming 10-35 percent of
calories from protein is safe and beneficial, and it’s easy to power
up with high-quality proteins, whether you’re at home with your
family, entertaining or on the go. High-quality protein helps fuel a
healthy, active lifestyle. Follow these tips from the Kentucky Beef
Council for simple ways to get more nutrients and enjoy a variety of
high-quality proteins during every meal occasion more...
December 15, 2008
Free Glaucoma Screenings for National
Glaucoma Awareness Month
Louisville, Ky. . . There are approximately 2.2 million Americans
age 40 and older that have glaucoma and half are at risk for going
blind because they do not know they have the disease. January is
Glaucoma Awareness Month and a good time to get your eyes checked
for this serious disease.