Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
February is here. The groundhog emerged last Sunday and saw his shadow, which means we’re in for 6 more weeks of winter. It also means that Valentine’s Day is quickly[…] Read More
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Start Your Day With A Healthy Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You hear this saying all the time, but it’s easy to forget when you’re running late for work or getting kids[…] Read More
Try Meatless Monday for your health AND wallet
You’ve probably heard about the Meatless Mondays movement – where a person or family commits to eating vegetarian meals and snacks for 1 day a week. The movement has gained[…] Read More
Understanding FNS/SNAP-Eligible Medical Deductions
To be eligible for FNS/SNAP benefits, most adults must meet both a gross and net income test, but the eligibility is slightly different for older adults (over the age of[…] Read More
Healthy Doesn’t Have to Cost More
Written by Sarah Mammarella, MS, RD, LDN, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent in Richmond County, NC As a Registered Dietitian and a community educator people often tell me they believe[…] Read More
