Oats Make a Meal: How do you eat yours?

Did you know Saturday October 29th is National Oatmeal Day? Why do we love Oatmeal? Oatmeal contains fiber, which stays in the stomach longer and helps us feel fuller, longer. This can help kids easily get through the school morning until lunchtime, help prevent overeating and help maintain a healthy weight. Once cup of oatmeal … Read More


Try Sandwiches for Dinner This Week!

Sandwiches are an easy, no-cook, heat-free way to prepare a quick dinner for the family. The sandwich is named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-centry English aristocrat. The story goes that he asked for meat tucked between two pieces of bread. Others saw how easy it was to eat and began to … Read More


Splash Through Summer with Peaches

Sweet and juicy peaches are one of North Carolina’s finest summer time fruits. Though they are available year round, they taste best and are less expensive during the summer. In our state, the peach industry is unique because it sells 90 percent of its crop on the fresh market, directly to the consumer, just days … Read More


Go Meatless for Good Health

Going meatless at least once a week can help improve your health. Red and processed meats, which is high in saturated fat, may increase your risk of developing chronic diseases. Try replacing meat with high fiber alternatives such as beans and lentils (among other foods). Visit eatright.org for more information. Going meatless one day a week gives you a chance to … Read More


Happy Bean Day!

Today is National Bean Day. Beans (or legumes) are packed with vitamins, minerals, are an excellent source of protein, and low in fat. Additionally, beans are high in fiber. Research has shown that beans may lower blood sugar which helps in the management of type 2 diabetes. It also can lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides. … Read More


Pizza? Spaghetti? Why not both?

I love recipes. No, I mean I REALLY LOVE recipes. I can often be found at night searching the internet, magazines, and my cookbooks for recipes to inspire me in my meal planning. While searching for recipes, I came across the “What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl” site that features several on-line cookbooks such as The White … Read More



Break the fast: Make it quick and with "appeel"

Growing up, I was not a big fan of breakfast. I would skip breakfast, make all kinds of excuses as to why I couldn’t eat breakfast, or grab something like a candy bar. I still am not a big fan of traditional breakfasts, but I know breakfast is the most important meal of the day … Read More


Frozen Fruity Treats

What You Need: 1 (8‐ounce) container nonfat lemon yogurt 2 cups cubed, seedless watermelon 1 pint fresh strawberries, tops removed 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced What To Do: Place yogurt and fruit in a blender. Cover tightly. Blend until smooth. Pour into muffin tin lined with paper cups. Freeze until frozen solid, at least … Read More


Fuel Your Way Back To School

The food we eat helps supply our brains with the energy they need to function well. During the school year, children spend roughly 35 hours per week in school where they are focusing, learning, communicating, and thinking. All of these tasks require children’s minds to be alert, and a balanced diet to supply them with … Read More


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