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Fish for Your Brain

I remember when I was a kid and my mom and grandma always said “fish is brainfood”—they were right. Fish is like a multivitamin for your brain.Fish and shellfish can supply the low-fat protein and…

A variety of nuts in wooden bowls. Healthy food.

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…

Close-up of a woman hand adding maple syrup in porridge. Female preparing tasty breakfast.

Oatmeal: Both Hot and Cold

Oatmeal has always been a hot topic when it comes to nutrition. It’s naturally low in fat (mostly unsaturated) and sodium and high in fiber, especially soluble fiber. It is also a good source of iron…

Pick Med Instead of Meds

If you’re looking for a more healthful way of eating as you start the new year, considerthe Mediterranean Diet. This eating pattern incorporates the basics of healthy eatingthat are traditionally…

Try Infused Water

We hear more and more about the importance of good hydration and drinking water.This is important for our overall health and water plays a huge role in our body’s normal function. Water helps…

Reduce Added Sugars in Beverages

A couple of weeks ago our office participated in the first annual Brunswick CountyHealth and Wellness Fair at the Government Complex in Bolivia. If you didn’t get to go, you missed a really big…

salmon burger patties being cooked in a skillet on a stove. Extension Master Food Volunteer is checking the temperature of the patties with a thermometer.

Med Instead of Meds

I’ve recently written about how nutrition can affect our long-term cognitive brainhealth. One of the recommended patterns of eating to achieve this is the Mediterranean diet. This diet is typical of…

Chalk hand drawn brain with assorted food, food for brain health and good memory: fresh salmon fish, green vegetables, nuts, berries on black background. Foods to boost brain power, top view

Nutrition and Your Brain

I think we’re all concerned about protecting our brains from possible cognitive issues, stroke, dementia or Parkinson’s. A healthy diet is one way you can do this.Avery Ashley our Family and Consumer…

Avery Ashley explaining why don't we eat more fruits and vegetables.

More Veggies

Avery Ashley our Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent along with ourExtension Master Food Volunteers (EMFVs) recently conducted a very successful series of classes at the Rourke Library in…

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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…