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Choosing Healthy Fast Foods

It is no secret that we should all avoid fast food options as much as possible. But we have also found ourselves in a time crunch during the week and this solution is tempting, especially if you have…

Packing a Safe School Lunch

With the start of school, many households are faced with planning lunches for the school day. Our young ones are at a higher risk of food borne illnesses and besides making sure the lunch is well…

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Find Local Benefits and Resources

Finding Local Resources Accessing available benefits and resources can enhance people’s lives. You might ask, why do so many people unnecessarily do without? There are several reasons, including that…

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Let's Meal Prep for a Healthier You!

Happy National Nutrition Month!The beginning of the year has come and gone, which means for some of us, our plan to meal prep each week has slowly gone out the window. So why is this grand idea so…

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Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)Versión en EspañolPeople living in 25 western NC counties and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians living in zip…

The Science of Canning

Many people tell me that they hated science when in school but they are avid canners and food preservers who make delicious foods to eat all year round. You may ask how is food preservation an…

Plan Your Garden by Planning What You Want to Preserve

The National Center for Home Food Preservation has revamped its website and has a new look. It still has all the latest researched information on how to preserve your bounty for safety and quality.…

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New Steps to Health 3rd Grade Curriculum Fostering Positive Change in Buncombe County

Students in two Buncombe County Elementary schools have been participating in the Steps to Health program for more than 10 years. With the aligning of the 2nd and 3rd grade curriculum two years ago,…

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March Is Living Well Month

March is Living Well Month. Family and Consumer Science Educators are a great resource for learning about ways to improve your Wellness by focusing on the various dimensions of Wellness. It can be a…

Winter Is Time to Clean Out Cupboards and Freezers

Winter is when I take some time to dig deep into my pantry and cupboards and see what food has been forgotten in the back. Usually, I do a good job of following FIFO – First In First Out, but every…