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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.
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 21, 2020
Today’s recipe is a little morsel bite for your sweet tooth. Secretly, nutrition is packed into this yummy sweet …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 19, 2020
Everybody loves a little something sweet to reward ourselves with every once in a while. Strawberries are fresh from …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 15, 2020
A beautiful weekend is upon us. Take advantage of this beautiful weather and go hiking. Take today’s recipe of …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 14, 2020
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits worldwide. They contain essential nutrients that can have a protective impact …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 13, 2020
Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a type of legume. The most common type has a round shape and a …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 12, 2020
Taco Tuesday is a custom in many US cities of going out to eat tacos on Tuesdays. With restaurants …
NC EFNEP Daily Recipe - May 11, 2020
Spinach is one of the vegetables you can get fresh from gardens right now. Spinach is a superfood. It …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 8, 2020
Getting kids to try healthier choices is not always easy. Even the pickiest eater won’t be able to resist …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 7, 2020
Everybody loves a little something sweet to reward ourselves with every once in a while. Strawberries are fresh from …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 6, 2020
Did you know that bananas are the most popular fruit in the world? Bananas are a healthy source of …
Med Instead of Meds
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 5, 2020
Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds can help reduce the risk of many adverse health conditions. Many studies have …
NC EFNEP Daily Recipe - May 4, 2020
Today’s recipe is an easy meal with easy clean up. 10 Nutritional Values of eating Chicken: 1. Rich in Protein – …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 1
Are you running out of meal ideas during this quarantine? Today’s recipe of the day, is an easy Lasagna …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - April 30, 2020
The key to eating well is to enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from each of the Five Food …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - April 29, 2020
Today’s recipe of the day is “Black Bean Bagel Bites”. Black beans are enriched with a wide range of …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - April 28, 2020
Let’s make a Chicken BBQ Pizza! See the recipe below from EFNEP! Chicken BBQ …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Turkey Talking 101
When Benjamin Franklin suggested the wild turkey as our national bird, he obviously noticed its fascinating characteristics and appeal. …
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- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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