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Food Safety is … Following these Simple Steps

Nov 22, 2017

Healthy eating will not only decrease your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes, but can also decrease your risk of food-borne illness. Keeping food safe is a “walk in the park” if you follow these four simple steps…
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Hiking in Georgia

Nov 22, 2017

Although the majority of Georgia’s hiking trails are located in the northern part of the state, almost all the state parks have trails. The following tips will help prepare you for your next hiking trip…
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Recipe: Honey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Nov 22, 2017

The sweet potato was named one of the best vegetables by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
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Blood Pressure Reading Basics

Nov 9, 2017

Your blood pressure numbers and what they mean – Your blood pressure is recorded as two numbers: Systolic blood pressure (the upper number) — indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats. Diastolic blood pressure (the lower number) — indicates how much…
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Go: Weekend Waterway Walks

Nov 9, 2017

Sunday Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 26 Ft. McAllister State Park 10 am – noon Enjoy a hike with rangers along the beautiful waterways that surround Ft. McAllister. Learn about the differences between the brackish and freshwater ecosystems and the things that call them home. A must for bird-watchers and…
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Recipe: Herb-Stuffed Mushrooms

Nov 9, 2017

Stuffing mushrooms just makes something wonderful even better! But what you stuff in these tasty little vegetables can make or break the dish. Typically, mushrooms are stuffed with foods containing saturated fats and sodium. So, if you’re trying to watch one or both of these, consider various herbs and spices…
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Swapping ground turkey for beef: Is it always the best choice?

Oct 27, 2017

Written by Hannah Wilson, BS, Graduate Student, Dietetic Intern, and Ali Berg, PhD, RDN, LD, Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist Turkey burgers, turkey meatballs, turkey tacos and other dishes made with ground turkey are popping up on restaurant menus, food blogs, and in cookbooks as seemingly healthy alternatives to their…
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