Hurricanes and Healthy Eating While Hiding
During the beautiful warm weather, we still have to be on the lookout for hurricanes. A hurricane is a …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Do's and Don'ts of Canning
Summer is around the corner which means the garden’s bounty is soon to follow. If you are interested in …
Cooking With a Pot of Love
Cooking doesn’t have to be a one-person job. For many years since the beginning of time, food brings people …
Almond Cookies
We all crave sweets every now and then. Although rethinking our sweets is part of the Mediterranean Diet, this …
Burrito Bowl
Choosing whole grains is a great way to help increase your fiber intake! Try to make at least half …
Couscous Salad
One of the sessions we teach in our Med Instead of Meds workshop focused on the Mediterranean Diet is …
Berry, Asparagus, Quinoa, and Feta Salad With Sweet Crispy Chickpeas
Fruits and vegetables are the basis of the Mediterranean Diet due to their wide array of micronutrients. When trying …
Med Instead of Meds
It’s National Mediterranean Diet month! Did you know that two-thirds of chronic diseases can be prevented by lifestyle changes, …
Frozen Orange Pops
The weather is finally warming up which makes us crave a sweet, cold treat! Try these orange pops that are …
Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta
This simple recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Involve the kids in the kitchen …
Alphabet Pizza
This month’s recipes are focused on fun foods for youth. Including children in the kitchen can help teach them …
Rainbow Kabobs
Children are the foundation of our future, which is why we should make sure they are eating healthy and …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Happy Living Well Month
Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well—that’s the theme of a national Living Well Campaign that is being …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
North Carolina Youth Institute Places Youth in the Center of Solving Global Food Insecurity
Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …
Happy National Heart Month
February is National Heart Month, so what better way to celebrate than to talk about three things you can …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Don't Set Resolutions
Happy New Year! We have finally made it to 2021! I think it’s safe to say many of us …
Mindfulness Tips to Survive the Holidays
It’s December which means holiday treats are right around the corner. I feel like no matter what life brings, …
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- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
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