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A woman stands on a sidewalk in a red sweatshirt and festive holiday-themed necklace.
December 10, 2024 - Filed Under: Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition

The holidays are here! With all the activity, it's easy to skip your daily exercise. But these tips can help keep you active.

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 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 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 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.

A closeup of California Chicken Pasta Salad in a bowl.
August 13, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

You will enjoy this cool, refreshing chicken pasta salad on these last hot days of summer.

A woman holds a baking sheet of prepared Frozen Banana Splits
August 6, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Craving a banana split? This makeover recipe includes delicious and nutritious whole fruits and is easy and quick to make.

A bowl of Mango Berry Rotini Salad.
July 9, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Mangos, berries, spinach, and feta cheese make for a colorful twist on pasta salad, with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

A woman in a kitchen holds a bowl of bruschetta salad.
July 2, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Want a light lunch, dinner or side dish? This bruschetta salad might be just what you're looking for!

A bowl of Broccoli and Everything Salad
June 11, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Broccoli and Everything Salad can be a side dish or a meal in itself.

Five women seated around a table view an assortment of food items and food guideline workbooks as a man stands nearby and looks on.
June 5, 2024 - Filed Under: Community, Food and Health, AIM for CHangE, Nutrition

JACKSON, Miss. -- Food pantry clients may soon find healthier options more often thanks to new food service guidelines.

Thirty-five participants representing 10 food pantries across the state recently received hands-on experience after being trained in the Supporting Wellness at Pantries, or SWAP, guidelines. The collaborative training by the Mississippi State University Extension Service and the Mississippi Food Network took place in Jackson.

A woman stands in a kitchen holding a glass of peach cooler for the camera.
June 5, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Peach Cooler is a cool, creamy, and refreshing drink.

A bowl of Mediterranean Salad.
May 21, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

This Mediterranean Salad makes a great meal or side dish.

A plate of PBJ Nachos
May 9, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

These simple five-minute peanut butter and jelly apple nachos are the perfect treat!

A woman stands in a kitchen and holds a bowl of Cinnamon Fried Pineapple
April 9, 2024 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

If you have a craving for a tasty, tropical-inspired dessert that is super easy to make, I've got you covered!

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 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.

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