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Cutting Boards that Make the Cut

There seems to be lots of confusion (and also lots of personal preference) when it comes to what’s better….wood or plastic cutting boards. As far as food safety is concerned, the United States…

Green bowl of quinoa salad with blueberries, almonds and celery on board labeled "NC Cooperative Extension"

Getting to Know Quinoa

Quinoa has become popular in the last ten to 15 years. Or I more correctly should say popular again. It is not a new food. Quinoa has been around for several thousands of years and was a major food…

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Beat the Heat with a Water Workout

Yeah! Summer is here. What a great time to enjoy the outdoors and stayactive, but the heat can also make it a bit challenging.Heat can present an added challenge when doing outside exercises and…

Lincoln Elementary students wearing their EFNEP draw-string bags after completing Eat Smart, Move More & Camp Cook Play

Local Educator Inspires Healthy Habits Through EFNEP’s Camp Cook Play Program

LaGronda Mitchell, after-school instructor and cafeteria staff member at Lincoln Elementary YMCA southeastern, is making a big impact in the lives of local youth through hands-on nutrition education.…

Danny Thornton, Environmental Health Director at the Golden A Awards Ceremony. Thornton said The Golden A awards recognize the important hard work these food service workers are doing. He encouraged everyone to learn something new about their operation an

'Golden A' Awards

On March 24 I had the opportunity to attend the county’s Golden A Awardsceremony. This event is hosted by the Environmental Health Division of the Brunswick County Health Services. This event was…

A whole chicken cooked inside an air frier. Air fryer machine fried in kitchen.

Do You Need an Air Fryer?

There is always a debate. Some folks like lots of kitchen equipment and others say they don’t want one more thing on their kitchen counter. One of these pieces of equipment that’s frequently under…

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10 Health Tips for National Nutrition Month®!

March is National Nutrition Month ® This is an annual event celebrated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since 1973. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making…

Children and teens gathered around a table sorting picture cards and a booklet.

4‑H Youth in Action Club During National Nutrition Week

City of Northwest, NC – The 4‑H Youth in Action Club is marking National Nutrition Week in a unique way by immersing themselves in the 4‑H Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).…

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Learn to Cook

Think about how many meals you and your family cooked and ate at home last week. It’s estimated that about half of all Americans cook at home at least five meals each week. That’s great. There are…

Quinoa Strawberry Salad

March- National Nutrition Month®

It's March and time to celebrate National Nutrition Month®! This is annual celebration that was started back in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The idea is to get us all to think…