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Two Microwave Denver Scramble Sliders sit on a plate on a kitchen countertop.
April 2, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Craving a breakfast sandwich? This recipe only takes 6 minutes to prepare! That's less time than you'll spend in the fast-food drive-thru!

A woman stands in a kitchen holding a plate of salmon patties for the camera.
March 22, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

These Lemon Pepper Salmon Patties are an easy, quick, and delicious way to incorporate this tasty and healthy fish into your menu rotation.

A woman stands in kitchen with a cell phone displaying a web page.
March 13, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month inspires us to look “Beyond the Table” when thinking about our health and the environment. Check out Qula's tips for being mindful as we buy and consume foods.

A woman holds a jar of Honey Mustard Dressing in a kitchen.
March 5, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

You'll want to keep this homemade Honey Mustard Dressing on hand in your kitchen.

A woman stands in a kitchen and holds a serving of Chicken with Peachy Ginger Sauce.
February 20, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

Who says peaches are just for dessert? Slow Cooker Chicken with Peachy Ginger Sauce is a perfect meal for those busy workdays!

A woman stands in a kitchen with high-fiber foods on the counter.
February 13, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

Has your doctor ever recommended more fiber in your diet? Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. Research shows that most Americans don't get enough. These tips can help you get the recommended amount.

a bowl of Buffalo Chicken Dip stis on a plate surrounded by celery stalks
February 6, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

This tangy, creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip will become a party favortie!https://food.unl.edu/recipe/gameday-buffalo-chicken-dip

A bowl of Egg Roll in a Bowl.
January 23, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Health

Skip the takeout. Try this simple, tasty twist on on egg rolls.

Three men stand around a trailer that holds a large irrigation pipe.
January 19, 2024 - Filed Under: About Extension, Agriculture, Community, Family, Food and Health, Insects, Lawn and Garden, Natural Resources

You may know Extension for it's strong connection to agriculture and the 4-H youth development program. But Extension offers much more. Get a glimpse of the wide range of programs and services our organization provides.

A woman sits at a table with various food products with Nutrition Facts labels displayed.
January 16, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

Do you want to improve your eating habits this year? One of first things you can do is learn how to read the Nutrition Facts labels on the foods you buy. These tips will help you.

A bowl of Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup.
January 9, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is the perfect cozy soup thanks to the protein-rich beef and abundance of nutritious vegetables.

A woman stands in a kitchen
December 12, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

The holidays don't have to sabotage your healthy diet habits. Check out these tips that can help you stay focused during this festive season.

December 11, 2023 - Filed Under: Food and Health, AIM for CHangE, Rural Health

JACKSON, Miss. -- For five years, AIM for CHangE has turned federal dollars into park updates, playgrounds, food pantries, ride-sharing programs and community produce gardens for underserved areas in Mississippi.

Hands hold a plate with a slice of sweet potato cheese pie
December 5, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Love cheesecake, but don’t want all the fat and calories that come with it? Sweet Potato Cheese Pie has all the flavor of cheesecake without all the guilt.

Children stand and sit around life-size, bright-yellow letters that spell out “share.”
November 29, 2023 - Filed Under: Food and Health, Health, AIM for CHangE

RAYMOND, Miss. -- The Mississippi State University Extension Service recently received a second cycle of funding for a project that has worked to combat obesity by helping people eat healthier and participate in physical activity. The AIM for CHangE program was awarded a five-year, $4.4 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help continue efforts to combat obesity in 10 target counties.

A woman stands in a kitchen with a bowl of rice pilaf posing for the camera.
November 21, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Savor the flavors of fall in this rice pilaf dish, made with dried fruit and sage.

A woman standing at a kitchen counter smiles at the camera.
November 14, 2023 - Filed Under: Food and Health, Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition

Have you have been diagnosed with diabetes? Do you live with or care for someone with diabetes? Or do you just want to learn how to eat healthier? If you answered yes to any of these questions, MSU Extension’s Dining with Diabetes program is for you.

Close-up of a tiny brown insect on human skin.
November 9, 2023 - Filed Under: Insects-Human Pests

When bedbug outbreaks make headlines, many travelers feel itches that may not exist because of the psychological trauma these pests inflict. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has long classified bedbugs as a public health pest. These tiny parasites feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult bedbugs are reddish-brown, have six legs and two antennae and are about the size of Abraham Lincoln’s engraved head on a penny.

A woman stands in front of the stove with a bowl of Catfish Gumbo.
November 8, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Catfish doesn’t have to be fried to be delicious! Enjoy it simmered in this tasty gumbo to get the protein, vitamins, and minerals without the added fat from frying.

Canned vegetables.
October 26, 2023 - Filed Under: Food and Health

When buying produce, there are several different routes you can choose––you can buy fresh, frozen, or canned.

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