COVID-19 and Food Safety
Folks are trying to stay safe during this pandemic. Masks, hand-washing, and staying six feet apart are now the …
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Count On Me NC
A MUTUAL COMMITMENT TO KEEP EVERYONE HEALTHY & SAFE The Count On Me NC program is focused on providing the …
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
We have bugs all around us however, many we have never seen before and do not know if they …
Med Instead of Meds - Snack on Nuts and Seeds
You may have heard not to eat too many nuts and seeds because they are high in fat. While …
What’s Medicare?
What’s Medicare? (Revised April 2020) Medicare is health insurance for: People 65 or older Certain people under 65 with disabilities People of any age …
Preventing Food Waste
Food–whether you are growing, harvesting, preparing, serving, or consuming it—always creates waste, so you should plan ahead for dealing …
NED District Activity Day
Northeast District Activity Day Looks a little different this year! We are going virtual! Most of the same rules apply …
Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC
Be on the lookout for red headed flea beetles (Systena frontalis) across the eastern region of NC in container …
Med Instead of Meds - Eat More Fruit
Get in several servings of fruits per day. Choose a variety of colors for maximum nutrition. Fruits are so versatile! They …
Med Instead of Meds - Eat More Vegetables
Get at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Choose a variety of colors and eat more of the …
Is It Done Yet?
Food Safety is an issue that we often take for granted, yet unsafe food can cause sickness and even …
Got Weeds...Here's Some Sharp Advice!
Sharp Advice to Follow! My wife and I have just moved into a new home. There are so many things …
Med Instead of Meds - Swap Your Fats
Choose olive oil. Replace solid fats (e.g., butter and margarine) and other oils with olive oil. Use olive oil for …
Avoiding Food Waste
Avoid food waste by preserving your food through freezing, dehydrating, hot water bath canning, or pressure canning. Avoiding Food …
Med Instead of Meds - Change Your Protein
Eat primarily plant-based foods. Replace red meat with plant-based proteins, such as beans and legumes often. Eat seafood at …
Kids Cooking - and Learning! - in the Kitchen
So, here we are, about 1 month into the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. Life as we’ve known it isn’t the …
“Understanding Your Medical Plan Options When You Become Medicare-Eligible”
Please see info below from the State Health Plan. Based on the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, the State Health Plan …
Med Instead of Meds for Better Health
Med Instead of Meds was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals from NC State University and …
April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. Alcohol addiction and excessive alcohol misuse affect …
Enjoy Safe and Delicious Strawberries
“Strawberry season in North Carolina has arrived earlier than usual this year, and COVID-19 has farmers taking precautions to …