Try Lentils
Many people are really getting into vegetarian diets, eating more plant-based foods, and eating less meat in general. One …
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.
Good Fats?
The Mediterranean Diet is the topic of a program the Family and Consumer Science Staff at N.C. Cooperative Extension …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Old Yogurt -- Risky or Not?
You have an unopened container of yogurt in your refrigerator; it is two months past the “best by” date. …
Risky or Not? Thawing Frozen Vacuum-Packed Fish
This pandemic has made many of us look differently at technology and ways of learning. One new podcast I …
Whole Grains Are Important
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the most recent version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. One …
Stickers on Produce
A couple of months ago, a woman called the office to ask about the little stickers on produce. She …
Steps to Health Reaches Out Virtually in 2020
Steps to Health is NC State University’s SNAP-Ed program. We empower youth, adults, and communities through evidence-based nutrition programs …
Make Every Bite Count
Eating healthy, or at least trying to eat a little more healthful, is a goal for most people. But …
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 …
Sauce It Up!
If you have had Peruvian chicken, you are probably familiar with a spicy green sauce that accompanies the dish. …
January Is National Radon Action Month!
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. Radon is the second leading cause …
Virtual Cook-Alongs Are the Newest Cooking Style!
The Cooperative Extension Service has been providing educational opportunities and “extending” the teaching and research from the universities for …
Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep can sometimes be quite a challenge for many. Research shows that as many as …
Quick Introduction to Mediterranean Eating Style
We’re about a week into the New Year. How are you doing with that resolution to eat healthier? If that …
Eating Old Soup
This pandemic has made many of us look differently at technology and ways of learning. While not new, podcasting …
Making Healthy Changes
Every family has some favorite foods that get pulled out for holidays and other special occasions. One dish that …
Christmas Breakfast Idea
Like many families, we have some Christmas morning traditions. They started when my sisters and I were small and our …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
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- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
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This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
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At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
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