Skip to main content

Logo for N.C. Cooperative Extension N.C. Cooperative Extension Homepage

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.

en Español / em Português
Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.


Português

Inglês é o idioma de controle desta página. Na medida que haja algum conflito entre o texto original em Inglês e a tradução, o Inglês prevalece.

Ao clicar no link de tradução, um serviço gratuito de tradução será ativado para converter a página para o Português. Como em qualquer tradução pela internet, a conversão não é sensivel ao contexto e pode não ocorrer a tradução para o significado orginal. O serviço de Extensão da Carolina do Norte (NC State Extension) não garante a exatidão do texto traduzido. Por favor, observe que algumas funções ou serviços podem não funcionar como esperado após a tradução.


English

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲
chocolate oats

Chocolate Overnight Oats 

Overnight oats are a great way to meal prep ahead of time. They are an excellent source of whole …

Burrito bowl

Quick Burrito Bowl

Another great Med Instead of Meds recipe. Burrito bowls have become a staple for many people – they are …

Potato cakes

Samosa-Inspired Potato Cakes

In honor of our upcoming Med Instead of Meds program that will start September 21, check out this great …

The Jennifer Anniston Salad

There’s a new viral salad going around, and I am here for it! The salad is super simple and …

Fried pickles

Oven Baked “Fried” Pickles

Fried pickles are a common American treat when visiting a local restaurant. While their crunch may be extra satisfying, …

enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Many traditional enchilada recipes are packed with a little heat. This recipe, from Illinois Extension, leaves out the heat …

waffles

Oatmeal Pecan Waffles

When we think healthy breakfast, waffles aren’t the first thing to come to mind. However, these waffles are packed …

pancakes

Power Pancakes and Waffles

These protein-packed pancakes or waffles are great for meal prep. You can easily double or triple the recipe to …

Kale salad

Kale, Arugula, and Farro Salad

This simple salad is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Kale gives this salad hearty bulk while the arugula …

Med Instead of Meds

Med Instead of Meds

Happy National Mediterranean Diet Month! Did you know that two-thirds of chronic diseases can be prevented by lifestyle changes, …

popsicles

Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

Looking for a sweet treat? Strawberry season is around the corner, so save this recipe to use up those …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

black cohosh plant (Actaea racemosa) growing in the woods

Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)

Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …

Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …

11/27/24Local Foods

Heat Stress Disorders

This publication offers safety tips and first aid procedures to prevent and treat heat stress …

11/26/24Disaster Recovery
People work in a community food garden.

Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

11/22/24Local Foods
4-H students hold chickens.

4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

11/22/24Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

11/22/24Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

11/22/24Local Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

11/22/24Local Foods