What's the Difference Between a Probiotic and Prebiotic?
Q: What is the difference between a probiotic and a prebiotic? What is a prebiotic anyways? What does that …
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Fermentation Classes: Sauerkraut & Shrubs
Looking to make your own fermented foods. Sign up for the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Transylvania County Center fermentation series and …
Ask Extension: Peanut Butter Can Be a Good Protein Choice!
Dear Extension: What are your thoughts on peanut butter? Seems like generally speaking the sugar content isn’t too terrible, …
Nutrition for Aging Gracefully with WNC Source
Join FCS agent and Registered Dietitian, Erin Massey every 3rd Monday (Quebec Community Center) or Wednesday ( Silvermont Mansion) …
Stem to Root: Cooking With Beets at Transylvania County Library
Beets are abundant at the farmers market this time of year. But what do you do with them? Join FCS …
Introduction to Canning Class at local library
Ever thought about canning, but you’re not quite sure how to get started? Join FCS agents Erin Massey and …
Ask FCS T-Times New Column
Erin Massey is the FCS Agent in Transylvania County and she is here to provide research-based answers to your …
The Great Egg Debate
Are eggs just plain bad? Do eggs increase cholesterol? Should you eliminate them from your diet? Maybe you should …
Spring Showers Bring Fresh Produce to the Market.
Get your cutting boards ready as the variety of local vegetables will be on the rise in May. Increase …
Use Positive Language to Reinforce Healthy Eating Habits With Toddlers
Refer to hunger and fullness while talking to children during meals to help them recognize their internal cues. Use This Instead …
March Is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created 50 years ago by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. …
Simplifying Dairy Free Diets for Breastfeeding Mothers
What is a cow’s milk allergy? Also known as a dairy allergy, or incorrectly referred to as a lactose intolerance, …