Nutrition Education

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Celiacs vs Gluten Intolerant and Gluten-Free Friendly Foods
What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in some grains such as wheat, rye, and barley, and foods made with those grains such as bread, co... Learn More
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IBS, A Sneaky GI Disorder
Did you know IBS sneakily affects more than 35 million Americans?1 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a type of functional gastrointestinal tract (GI) ... Learn More
Thanksgiving meal with turkey and side dishes
Thanksgiving Food Safety Basics
Keep bacteria, viruses and other unwanted guests away from holiday festivities
Keep bacteria, viruses and other unwanted guests away from holiday festivities with these food safety basics for Thanksgiving. Learn More
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Different Types of Sweeteners - Are Some Better Than Others?
How sweet is it? The variations of sugar and other sweeteners. Learn More
Bowls of oatmeal topped with fresh berries and sliced kiwi on the side.
Feed the Friends in Your Gut Microbiome
Every food that you eat impacts your health in many ways. Within just 24 hours, the foods we eat can change the bacterial make up in our stomachs, sma... Learn More
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Winter Officially Begins Next Week! Join Us In The 12 Days Of Winter Challenge!
Winter can be the hardest time of the year to fit in enough physical activity. While your kids are home from school on winter break, why not join The ... Learn More
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3 Great Reasons You Should Eat Carbs
Carbs, or carbohydrates, are often made out to be the enemy of a healthy diet with media headlines that encourage cutting down or cutting them our com... Learn More
Bowl of yogurt with herbs a lemon and garlic.
What's the Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics? And Should You Take Them?
Probiotics are living microscopic organisms that we eat and live within our digestive system. Essentially, probiotics are the good bacteria inside of ... Learn More
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Food and Love Grow Here
Volunteers reimagine a space and youth learn to grow healthy produce
With assistance from a team of dedicated Extension Master Gardener interns, a small patch of land behind the Pemi Youth Center in Plymouth has become ... Learn More
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Does Mindful Eating Help with Weight Loss?
Eating is a rushed experience for most of us, often done sitting in front of the TV or computer screen. You may eat without thinking, whether you're h... Learn More