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Food pantries across the Georgia Mountain Food Bank (GMFB) region (which includes: Forsyth, Hall, Union, Lumpkin, and Dawon counties) are in crisis. Rebecca Thurman, Executive Director of GMFB, reports that food insecurity has risen by 30% over this past year. She shares that one out of eight Georgians and one out of five children are…
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Dietary supplements are anything that is taken by mouth that are meant to “supplement” or add to a diet. These include vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and fiber. Supplements may be found in many forms including pills, capsules, powders, drinks, gels, or energy bars. Supplements sometimes are considered a type of…
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The new school year is in full swing. Have you found yourself in a rut sending the same packed lunches day after day? Figuring out creative, healthy ideas to pack for lunch can be challenging. We can get into a routine of sandwiches, chips and some fruit. A turkey sandwich, baked potato chips, and some…
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Shakespeare’s line from The Comedy of Errors, “Small cheer and great welcome make a merry feast,” means that genuine warmth and kindness are what truly make a gathering enjoyable. In addition to warmth and kindness, UGA Extension’s recommended holiday food safety best practices are essential to ensure your family and friends stay jolly and full…
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Mental health conditions have been on the rise since the pandemic (XX). One out of five adults in the U.S. has one or more forms of mental illness. Depression and anxiety are the most common conditions, and links have been found between these conditions and healthy diets. Many people look to trendy supplements and shakes…
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Relishes and pickles are a great way to enjoy the bountiful array of fruits and vegetables long after the summer growing season is over. Pickled products are not just for cucumbers anymore and add a tang of flavor to meals and snacks. Peaches, chow-chow, okra, hot peppers, and green beans can be pickled for a…
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Summer’s here, and it’s a great time to try new things that help us feel good. One fun and healthy activity is making your own kombucha! It’s a satisfying drink that’s easy to create at home. Kombucha started a long, long time ago in China, around 220 B.C. Today, it’s really popular in the U.S.…
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Around this time of year, many are shopping and planning for weekend outdoor barbeques and picnics at a local park, near the lake, at a neighborhood swimming pool, or at the beach. Enjoying the evening ambience of Cumming City Center’s musical amphitheater, fishing or sailing on Lake Lanier with family and friends, or grilling while…
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Radon is the second main cause of lung cancer. About 800 Georgians die each year from lung cancer caused by radon. This gas has no smell, color, or taste. It silently slips into homes through cracks in the foundation. A study in May showed that almost one out of every five homes tested in Forsyth…
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The joy of childhood often involves simple pleasures: birthday parties, classroom treats, sports, and summer camps. However, for a growing number of families, these seemingly carefree moments are fraught with anxiety due to the ever-present threat of peanut allergies, which are on the rise. Over the past 20 years, the numbers have more than tripled.…
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