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Avocados From Florida

A few weeks ago our Extension Master Food Volunteers were testing recipes for ourCooking at Home class series. While shopping for avocados they noticed a different size and shaped avocado in our…

Raw salmon steak with herbs and spices on table. Top view of fresh fish and seafood on kitchen counter.

Cook and Eat More Fish

In last week’s column I mentioned that eating fish is like taking a multivitamin for your brain. It’s also good for your bones, heart and immune system. But, unfortunately only about 10% of Americans…

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Go Ahead, Eat More Nuts and Seeds

You’re hungry. Looking for a snack. How about grabbing a handful of nuts or seeds? For years dietitians and people looking to eat more healthful have looked down upon these foods saying they aren’t…

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Truth or Trend: Seed Oils

I am excited to share a resource from Extension colleagues at the Universityof Missouri Extension. It’s a podcast called “Truth or Trend”.Two Nutrition and Health Specialists with Missouri Extension,…

Is Sweetpotato a Noun?

You may remember a column I wrote a few weeks ago about our NC CooperativeExtension office here in Brunswick County passing out sweetpotatoes along with candy for trick or treat. This was our way of…

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Make It Soup-er

It’s a rainy day as I write this. I’m thinking about making a big pot of soup.Soup can be simple, nutritious, filling and inexpensive. On top of that, it’s an easy clean-up one pot meal.Soups are…

healthy homemade chickpea hummus with olive oil and smoked paprika, wooden background, top view

Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans...

Chickpeas or garbanzo beans. Just different names for the same food. But no matter what you call them these beans can provide you with a flavorful source of protein that can enhance a variety of…

Cranberries: Not Just for Thanksgiving

Just because Thanksgiving is over doesn’t mean you need to ignore cranberries. If you’re only familiar with eating cranberries in a sauce or gel from a can, give fresh cranberries a try. But, do it…

Holiday Survival Tips

The holidays can challenge even the healthiest eaters. We're offering up a few tips that can help you get through those difficult "eating events" with no regrets.#1 Party-goers plan ahead. Select…

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Pumpkin the Med Way

N.C. Cooperative Extension Service and NC State University has a wonderful educational program called Med Instead of Meds. This program focuses on the Mediterranean diet. Eating like those who live…