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Less Sunshine Calls for More Vitamin D Rich Foods

There’s less of the sunshine vitamin available during the chilly, short days of winter. Vitamin D is well-known for its role in bone health. It also has other important roles in the body, including…

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Beef Is Big in the United States

The US produces more beef, exports more beef, and consumes more beef than any other country in the world. In 2024, US farmers sold $112 billion worth of cattle. This put more dollars into farmers’…

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Maintain Healthy Immune System With Nutrient-Rich Eating Plan

With flu season upon us, now is the perfect time to tune-up your diet. Make sure it contains plenty of nutrients to maintain a healthy immune system, which is best achieved by eating a good variety…

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Spice Up Summer With Farm-Fresh Salsa

Tomatoes are now at their peak, along with numerous farm-fresh ingredients to create all types of salsas. Salsa naturally goes with tacos, nachos, fajitas and enchiladas. It’s delicious simply served…

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Some Processed Foods Fit Into a Healthy Lifestyle

While choosing farm-fresh produce has many benefits, it does require some time commitment for processing. Most all foods go through some processing before they are consumed. Even pre-washed salad…

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Extension Master Gardeners Host Final Community Event of the Season: Tomato Blast

The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Caldwell County invite the public to join them for one last celebration of the season Tomato Blast: Celebrating Summer’s Bounty! on Friday, August 22, from…

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Enhance Your Cookout With Fresh Summer Produce

When daydreaming about your weekend cookout, you may envision a sizzling juicy steak or burger. Why not add farm-fresh veggies for even more flavor, color and nutrients your body needs for ultimate…

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How Much Fluid Should You Drink to Stay Hydrated?

There’s nothing quite as thirst-quenching as a glass of ice-cold water. We’ve all heard the 8 glasses per day rule to stay hydrated. But fluid needs are unique and based on age, gender, activity…

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Master Gardeners Hosting Community-Outreach Event at Unity Park & Community Gardens

Caldwell County Master Gardeners are hosting a free community-outreach event at the City of Lenoir Unity Park & Community Gardens tomorrow, June 19, 2025. The event will be from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.There…

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Eat a Colorful Diet for Good Health

You’ve probably heard that eating a “rainbow of colors” leads to better health. And we’re not talking about candy. A lot of people think they should eat colorful fruits and vegetables because they’re…