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Healthy Valentine Dinner Ideas
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From Valentine’s Day to American Heart Month, February is all about hearts. This is the perfect time to treat the ones you love to a home-cooked meal featuring heart-healthy options. Here are just a few heart-healthy tips to consider when planning your special dinner – whether for that special someone or the entire family: Plan for a
Gaston 4-H Club Recognized with National Award
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Gaston 4-H Club Recognized with National Award Gaston County’s 4-H Explorers Club was named as this month’s national Kid’s Care Club of the Month. The 4-H Club earned the recognition through
Don't Let Food Labels Fool You
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How do you know what you’re eating is a healthful food choice? Using the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels is key to making healthier choices. Easier said than done. Based on the number of times I’ve been asked questions about whether the latest food product is low fat, high in sodium, or really a good source of fiber… I would venture to say that making
Grocery Expense
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The cost of food continues to increase. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the 2008 Consumer Price Index for food is projected to increase 3.0 to 4.0 percent – which is the fastest rate since 1990. When money is tight and the cost of food continues to rise, it can be very difficult to stretch your grocery budget. If you find yourself in this situation,
Asparagus
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Asparagus is a spring-time favorite vegetable and now is the perfect time of year to enjoy is locally-grown freshness and flavor. Asparagus is most plentiful and best-priced from early March through mid-summer when domestic crops are harvested. Visit your local farmers’ market, such as the Gastonia Farmers’ Market, which during April will be opened on Saturday’s 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, to purchase fresh, locally grown asparagus.
Canning Commandments
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Canning has been around for around for quite some time – since 1810 when it was first invented by Nicolas Appert. Needless to say, food safety experts have learned much about the best canning practices since this time. Fewer people practice canning today and those who do often rely on recipes that have been handed down from past family generations. Unfortunately, many of these older recipes are not considered safe food practices by
Revisit Your Resolution
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Every January, thousands of North Carolinians make vows to eat smarter, move more, and lose those extra pounds they have been carrying around. Whether your New Year’s Resolution was to be active five days a week, eat more fruits and vegetables, or choose water over soda or sweet tea, chances are you have long forgotten it. You
Revisit Your Resolution
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Six months have passed since you made your New Year’s Resolutions. If you resolved to be more physically active, now is a great time to revisit that decision, or give it a little push. With longer days and warmer weather, the opportunities for outdoor fun are endless. Take advantage of this time to try some new activities or just
Drink Smart
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July is a great time to revisit your New Year’s Resolutions for being more physically active and eating better. An important part of both of these is to pay attention to what you drink. It’s important to stay hydrated while being active during the hot summer months, especially if you are outside for long periods of time and are
Healthy Summer Travel
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July is a great time to revisit our New Year’s Resolutions, especially those for eating smarter and moving more. Unfortunately, vacations and summer travel can derail these resolutions. Vacations are meant for relaxation and rejuvenation. But that doesn’t mean your healthy eating and physical activity plan can’t go with you. Talk with your family about your vacation