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Simple Delicious and Nutritious: Bowl Meals

If you’re looking for menu ideas that are quick and nourishing, consider adding one-bowl meals to your lunch and dinner rotation. They can mostly be prepped in advance and ensure that you get a…

Chocolate Is a Holiday Favorite With Possible Health Benefits

Every Christmas Eve, Santa puts a bar of dark chocolate in my stocking. This little treat makes me feel so good, and tastes great. And nutrition researchers now say that when eaten sensibly, dark…

Less Sunshine Calls for More Vitamin D Rich Foods

There’s less of the sunshine vitamin available during the chilly, short days of winter. Vitamin D is well-known for its role in bone health. It also has other important roles in the body, including…

Maintain Healthy Immune System With Nutrient-Rich Eating Plan

With flu season upon us, now is the perfect time to tune-up your diet. Make sure it contains plenty of nutrients to maintain a healthy immune system, which is best achieved by eating a good variety…

cauliflower, and chopped carrots are stored in plastic bags

Some Processed Foods Fit Into a Healthy Lifestyle

While choosing farm-fresh produce has many benefits, it does require some time commitment for processing. Most all foods go through some processing before they are consumed. Even pre-washed salad…

Bowl of fresh tomato salsa with lime, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes

Spice Up Summer With Farm-Fresh Salsa

Tomatoes are now at their peak, along with numerous farm-fresh ingredients to create all types of salsas. Salsa naturally goes with tacos, nachos, fajitas and enchiladas. It’s delicious simply served…

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How Much Fluid Should You Drink to Stay Hydrated?

There’s nothing quite as thirst-quenching as a glass of ice-cold water. We’ve all heard the 8 glasses per day rule to stay hydrated. But fluid needs are unique and based on age, gender, activity…

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Eat a Colorful Diet for Good Health

You’ve probably heard that eating a “rainbow of colors” leads to better health. And we’re not talking about candy. A lot of people think they should eat colorful fruits and vegetables because they’re…

Ham, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad with Fig Vinaigrette

Spring Salads Freshen Up Menus

Springtime brings longer, warmer days calling for outdoor activities. With fresh greens available at farmers’ markets and in gardens, now’s the perfect time to add cool salads to your mealtime…

Watauga County 4-H Summer Fun - 2025

Registration Is Open Now! Join us for a summer full of fun, educational adventures! We are offering camps for ages 5-7 and 8+. Camps include Forestry Camp, Pizza Camp, CloverBud Camp, Junior master…