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Cover photo for Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes

Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes

Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood”, the sweetpotato is an integral part of the American diet. From casseroles …

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Track Your Fiber

Most people struggle to get enough fiber in their diets. The Institute of Medicine estimates that only five percent of …

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Reduce Added Sugars in Beverages

A couple of weeks ago our office participated in the first annual Brunswick County Health and Wellness Fair at the …

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Food Safety Month

September is National Food Safety Education Month. Anytime is a good time to think about food safety. But this dedicated …

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Moldy Foods: Use or Pitch

There are two kinds of people—those who throw food away with the first sign of mold and those who …

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Got Leftover Questions?

Practicing basic food safety can help us serve and enjoy safe food. These are the four basic food safety …

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Using a Food Thermometer

If you read this column often, you know that I frequently recommend (I didn’t say preach about) the need …

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Harvest Healthy Habits Billboards

Have you seen our Harvest Healthy Habits billboards? They’re on both sides of Route 17 near Bolivia. The billboards are …

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