Sampson County Center: Health & Nutrition

Are you a plant killer? Watch this episode of "In the Garden with Bryce Lane" to learn to keep plants alive: [more]
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Avoid foodborne illness this holiday season by following these Extension tips from #NCSU and Kansas State Univ: [more]
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For much of NC, Thanksgiving is a great time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. See Extension at #NCSU tips: [more]

Health & Nutrition

Making healthy choices isn't always easy. North Carolina Cooperative Extension's educators help people sort fact from fad, providing research-based programs that promote a lifetime of good health. Programs cover a broad spectrum, from pesticide safety to indoor air quality, from childhood nutrition and physical activity to heart-healthy eating and food safety.

Want simple solutions on how you can eat smart and move more? Visit My Eat Smart, Move More. The web site is one component of a statewide movement that promotes increased opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity wherever people live, learn, earn, play and pray.
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Left-Overs into Planned-Overs Sometimes Better Second Time Around
Posted November 19th, 2009 in Health & Nutrition

In today’s economy, using leftovers is one of the smartest ways of cooking. You can enjoy the original food the first time you serve it and also have the ingredients for a second meal that can be deliciously different from the first. Some second-time around meals can be made in a few minutes saving time and energy during a busy week. Leftover beef or pork roast or lean pork chops can be chopped and ... MORE

Eat Smart Move More Holiday Challenge
Posted November 16th, 2009 in Health & Nutrition

Are you dreading the holidays? Worried about the temptations to overindulge on your favorite high calorie holiday foods hoping that this season of eating doesn’t leave you a few pounds heavier. This year, don’t be afraid of the holidays! The statewide Eat Smart, Move More NC movement is gearing up for the third annual “Maintain, Don’t Gain! Holiday Challenge.” Rather than focusing on trying to lose weight – a difficult task at this time of ... MORE