Savor the Flavor by Johanna Hicks
“Savor the Flavor” is the theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month. “According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans we should enjoy a healthy eating pattern and choose foods and beverages with limited amounts of added sugars, sodium and saturated fats,” said Dr. Sharon Robinson a Registered Dietitian with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Healthy...
A Year in Review – Family Nutrition
A Year in Review – Family Nutrition This is the 4th column pertaining to major educational programming provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County. Because of the variety of programming, my day is never boring, as it is different every day! Today, I’ll focus on family nutrition. According to the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau, 18% of all individuals residing in Hopkins County are living below the poverty level. ...
Snacking Your Way to Good Health
Snacking Your Way to Good Health We are in the midst of the holiday season. Many of our celebrations are centered around food and fellowship. Snacks are a big part of a healthy eating plan, and if you choose wisely, snacks can help you reach your health goals. Too often, people grab calorie-dense snacks, such as chips or a cookie, because they are hungry between meals. However, if you plan ahead, you can have a variety of healthy...
Fabulous Fall Friday!
Fabulous Fall Friday! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers workshops, seminars, programs, lesson series, camps, newsletters, on-line courses, and so much more! As your Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences, my focus is on nutrition, health and wellness, family relations, budgeting, and family resources. Many of you are familiar with the annual “Christmas Joys” holiday program (which we are now taking...
Johanna Hicks 09/03/14
Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest In just a few short weeks, Hopkins County will be teeming with out-of-town visitors, the smell of stew cooked over an open fire, the sound of laughter coming from carnival rides, shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind hand-crafted item, live music resonating through the air, trolley rides, and all the sights, sounds, and smells associated with a county fair. The Hopkins County Fall Festival begin...
A Little Something to Tempt Your Taste Buds
A Little Something to Tempt Your Taste Buds Peach Cobbler, Oven Fried Chicken, Double Cornbread, Waldorf Salad, Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait, Black Bean & Cilantro Spread – these sound so good! If you are looking for some tasty recipes without the added sugars and fats, you don’t want to miss the 2014 Summer “Cooking Well with Diabetes” series…and you’ll receive recipes for these and more. In the past, when Momma prepared those...
Upcoming Events Brought to You by Your County Extension Office
Upcoming Events Brought to You by Your County Extension Office If you keep up with local happenings, you will often see Texas A&M AgriLife Extension listed as the primary provider or collaborator. Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education is Extension’s mission. Through the programs Extension faculty members provide, Texans are better prepared to: ·...
