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Turnip Greens in Garden
March 17, 2025 - Filed Under: Food

Greens are about as Southern of a food as you’ll find. Growing up, my grandparents almost always had a bowl of greens at the lunch table. 

A woman stirs balsamic glazed carrots cooking on the stove.
March 17, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Have extra carrots you need to use? Try this recipe with balsamic vinegar.

A woman stand in front of the camera.
March 12, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

It’s March, and that means it’s National Nutrition Month! One of my favorite times of the year. This year’s theme is all about how food connects us. And when you think about it, food is much more than what’s on your plate.

Green and purple lettuce.
February 21, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Vegetable Gardens

Did you know lettuce was one of the first vegetables brought to America by Christopher Columbus? What a great fun fact!

A woman stands in a kitchen and holds a bowl of soup.
February 18, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Swiss cheese and curry powder amp up the flavor in this quick soup.

A woman stands in a kitchen.
February 12, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition

Show your heart some love —because a healthy heart means a healthier YOU! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. But the good news is that, in many cases, heart disease can be prevented. 

A pot of Quick Chili sits on the stove.
January 27, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Do you need a warm, satisfying meal fast? Try this Quick Chili. All you need are five ingredients and 30 minutes.

A woman sits at a kitchen table and smiles for the camera.
January 21, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

A new year is perfect for resetting and refocusing on your health and wellness goals. Being more present or mindful is a great way to start. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the process or practice of gently focusing on your awareness in the present moment. Being more mindful can help you feel your best and meet the goals you set for yourself.

January 15, 2025 - Filed Under: Food and Health, Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition

RAYMOND, Miss. -- An instructor with the Mississippi State University Extension Service was recently recognized by the Mississippi Public Health Association for her commitment to helping Mississippians live healthier lifestyles. Qula Madkin, a dietitian nutritionist in the MSU Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion, was awarded the Vonda A. Webb Nutritionist of the Year Award at the association’s fall conference.

A plate of PBJ Nachos
December 17, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

What are we going to eat? That’s a question I get almost every day – whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack. If you are looking for a few new options, check out some of the recipes we’ve featured on The Food Factor.

A person stirs a skillet of turkey gravy cooking on the stove.
November 19, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

This traditional holiday gravy recipe is easy and fast.

A woman stands in a kitchen
November 12, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

Incorporating healthier eating habits into your daily routine can help prevent and manage diabetes by helping you maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Check out these tips to help you get started.

A closeup of sweet potato and apple casserole
November 5, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Sweet potato and apple casserole is delicious, easy to make, and perfect for the holiday season.

A woman stirs cranberry turkey meatballs cooking on the stove.
October 15, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

The Food Factor crew loved these Cranberry Turkey Meatballs! Try them out for yourself. We think you'll love them too!

A woman stands in a kitchen with an electric pressure cooker.
October 14, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

Check out these facts about electric pressure cookers and get some tips on how to use these popular countertop appliances.

Seafood boil.
October 11, 2024 - Filed Under: Food

October is National Seafood Month! Mississippi is proud to have a vibrant costal community supported by the seafood industry. 

A hand is shown dipping a bell pepper strip into a bowl of garlic chickpea dip.
October 1, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

This dip is easy to whip up with a few ingredients you probably have on hand and a food processor.

A woman prepares Bell Pepper Nachos in a kitchen.
September 24, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Do you love nachos? Try these Bell Pepper Nachos for a fun, healthy take on the traditional dish.

A woman in a kitchen with fruits and vegetables on the counter.
September 11, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

Did you know that September is National Fruits and Veggies Month?  Check out these tips to help you get more produce into your daily meals and snacks.

A woman in a kitchen holds a plate of Cinnamon Swirls.
September 5, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

You can enjoy these sweet cinnamon and cream cheese treats straight from the oven and save some for later.

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