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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…

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…

More on the Med

In last week’s column I wrote about the Med Instead of Meds program developed by our nutrition team at N.C. Cooperative Extension and NC State University. It focuses on the Mediterranean Diet which…

final product; kale arugula farro salad in a bowl

Start Off With a Med Salad

If you’re looking for a more healthful way of eating as you start the new year, consider the Mediterranean Diet. This involves eating the traditional way people who live in the Mediterranean region…

Pumpkin-colored square dessert pieces and cinnamon sticks on a patterned glass plate

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…