Asparagus – The Spring Veggie Loaded With Health Benefits!!
Despite our wishy-washy weather, and winter’s desperate attempt to hang on, asparagus is still right on time!! A few …
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.
Chicken, Chicken, and More Chicken
If you are like me, then some days you feel like you might just sprout feathers you eat so …
Time to Buy Bok Choy
Bok Choy for thousands of years has served as a staple in Asian cooking. The round-leafed vegetable may be …
Broccoli Boost!!
Broccoli, a member of the cruciferous family, and cousin to cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, is a “super …
Spinach and Its Remarkable Benefits
Spinach is in season and readily available. For me, spinach is an easy vegetable to throw in any recipe …
For Good Health, Enjoy a Clementine a Day!
Clementine, the abundant fruit of the winter season, renders a sweet-tangy taste as compared to other varieties of citrus …
Rutabagas Are Abundant!!
Rutabagas are the bumper crop this year and available locally at Farmers Markets and roadside stands. Rutabagas can be …
Nutrition From the Blue Zones
The latest research indicates that the Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime longevity …
When You Really Just Want a Salad!!!
Chilly weather is always joined by comfort food, but the recent snap of spring-like weather makes us ready to …
Brussels Sprouts Are Back!!
This week I picked up some fresh Lenoir County Brussels Sprouts, and they were surely deeeelicious!!! I admit, like …
Ballgame Snacks With a Little Less Guilt
Football playoffs are coming to an end, and ACC basketball is getting hot, even if your team is not …
Eat More Fish
In Eastern North Carolina, we think about seafood in the summer, but fish is especially good for you all …
Artichokes, Who Knew?
Who knew that artichoke hearts are a Superfood! The term superfood is basically used to market foods that are …
Carrots; the Crunchy Power
Believe it or not it is carrot season in North Carolina, generally, we think of carrots mostly at Easter, …
Simple Ways to Get a Healthy Start to 2019
Cold weather is coming and with cold weather comes the natural tendency to hibernate! Research tells us that we …
Good Luck and Blessings for the New Year
The New Year offers us an opportunity to make a clean start on developing new life habits and even …
Try These Healthy Holiday Side Dishes!
Whether you are entertaining family and friends or heading out to a covered dish, here are some new healthy …
Healthy Holiday Appetizers
Holidays mean celebrations with family, friends and co-workers and what’s a celebration without some terrific food and sharing of …
Homemade Holiday Gifts to Share
The Holidays are a terrific time to say a big thanks and of course Merry Christmas to many friends, …
Think Outside the Turkey Sandwich!
Did your turkey outlast your Thanksgiving lunch? Are you on mashed potato overload? No problem, mix your leftover turkey …
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