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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…

bananas

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…

pizza

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…

quiche

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)…

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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…

waffles

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…

potatoes

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…

fries

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…

grill

Grilling Tips

Summertime and grilling are almost synonymous terms - they go together like peanut butter and jelly...which would also be good on a summertime grill!With all the wonderful parks and campgrounds…

zucchini

National Zucchini Day!

August 8th is National Zucchini Day!Zucchini is fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie, and contains high amounts of vitamin C. Diets low in fat, sodium, and cholesterol may reduce the…