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Celebrate One Giant Leap for Mankind

On July 20, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon. 2024 marks 55 years since that incredible accomplishment, so we should celebrate!Help your little astronauts…

World Health Day 2024

As we celebrate World Health Day on April 7th, 2024, let's check out some tips to make this year our healthiest yet: Build up a healthier plate by incorporating all of the food groups: fruits,…

Reminder - Amazing Class Opportunity!

Just a friendly reminder that we have an amazing FREE class opportunity for new and expecting parents this February and March, but registration closes this week!The Expanded Food and Nutrition…

Let's Go Bananas!

Bananas are a fantastic healthy food option! The tasty yellow fruit contains lots of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and B6, fiber, magnesium, and potassium, which helps maintain a…

Yummy Recipe Alert!

While it may not be the most nutritious option to choose from, who doesn't love a yummy pizza? With the chewy bread, savory sauce, and ooey-gooey cheese, it's hard to resist!Pizza lovers, have no…

I Love Food!

As a nutrition teacher, I get the wonderful opportunity to work with food on a regular basis, and I can honestly say that "I Love Food!"Each Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)…

Hands placing canned goods, pasta, and oats into a cardboard food donation box

Henderson County Food Pantries

We have so many wonderful food pantries around Henderson County available to receive from and donate to. Whether a person is in need of fresh produce or diet-specific items, there are many…

Let's Try Waffles for Breakfast!

There is such a delicious addition that you can make to your breakfast: the humble waffle. And with waffle makers available in so many sizes and shapes, it's easy to get creative with your breakfast…

Let's Celebrate Potato Day!

August 19 is Potato Day!Potatoes are great sources of potassium and fiber. Potassium promotes nerve, muscle, and heart health. Fiber helps our digestive system and helps us feel full longer. Fiber…

A Healthy Take on Julienne Fries Day!

August 12 is Julienne Fries Day!A julienne cut is when you take a potato, carrot, or other vegetable and slice it into rectangular matchstick-sized pieces. This can be done by using a mandoline…