Rina Risper

Dietary Recommendations During the COVID Pandemic

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago012 mins

By Kathy Shattler, MS, BS, RDN

As countries struggle to enforce guidelines to prevent the dreaded coronavirus spread, social isolation widens with a growing sense of sadness and depression. As countries implement self-quarantine and temporarily close businesses, regular food-related practices are inevitably affected. Changes in diet and a lowering of physical activity during quarantine increase our risk of heart disease.

My Journey: Mentors are On the Top of the Guest List!

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

By Bernadette Johnson

“When embarking on a journey, never ask directions from someone who has never left home.” ~Chinese Proverb

I was asked to share why I chose to be a mentor. Ironically, I found that I was unable to share my “why” without first exploring my personal mentoring experience. Being raised by a single working parent in an inner city environment created the need for mentors. This environment is fertile ground for making choices that may not serve your greatest self. My mentors, when I was growing up taught me to respect myself, be an independent thinker, a leader and instilled the thought of I could do anything if I put my mind to it.

The Plant Professionals: Christmas is the Time to Use Fresh Greenery

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

By Kathy Valentine

As we prepare to celebrate the winter holidays- Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukah and others, many families add some festivity to the home with additional greenery and décor.

‘Jeopardy!’: Who Could Possibly Replace Alex Trebek?

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

Legendary “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80.

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Interpersonal Edge: Dancing in quicksand

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q : I keep going into work thinking I'll find solid ground in either others or my company and instead feel like I'm dancing in quicksand. There's so much going on I feel like I'm barely dealing with the same workplace I left the night before. With all the shifting sands what do you teach to help your clients cope?

This year, use that leftover Thanksgiving turkey for these spicy nachos

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago04 mins

Freeze shredded turkey for this delicious dish.

By America’s Test Kitchen

Leftovers are one of the best parts of a Thanksgiving meal. But sometimes, the day-after side dishes — the mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, casseroles, stuffing and gravy — all get gobbled up before the extra turkey.

News Spotlight: Suspicious Death Investigation

Rina Risper5 years ago5 years ago01 mins

On November 19, 2020 at approximately 11:20 a.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to an apartment in the 5500 block of Joshua St on a medical call. Ingham County 911 dispatch advised responding officers that a witness at the apartment stated a male subject was in need of medical attention.