Health Blog Posts

Do you want to improve your eating habits this year? One of first things you can do is learn how to read the Nutrition Facts labels on the foods you buy. These tips will help you.

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is the perfect cozy soup thanks to the protein-rich beef and abundance of nutritious vegetables.

The holidays don't have to sabotage your healthy diet habits. Check out these tips that can help you stay focused during this festive season.

Love cheesecake, but don’t want all the fat and calories that come with it? Sweet Potato Cheese Pie has all the flavor of cheesecake without all the guilt.

Savor the flavors of fall in this rice pilaf dish, made with dried fruit and sage.

Have you have been diagnosed with diabetes? Do you live with or care for someone with diabetes? Or do you just want to learn how to eat healthier? If you answered yes to any of these questions, MSU Extension’s Dining with Diabetes program is for you.

Catfish doesn’t have to be fried to be delicious! Enjoy it simmered in this tasty gumbo to get the protein, vitamins, and minerals without the added fat from frying.

Peachy Green Beans can be made with frozen and canned produce if you’d like to give it a try in the fall or winter.

The sun is setting sooner, the nights are getting cooler, and some of our produce looks a little spookier. Don’t be spooked by fall produce, especially root vegetables. Try some of these tasty ways to prepare them!

It's finally fall, and this healthy, simple salad is a great way to celebrate the new season!

When you need a hearty meal in a hurry, this Mighty Skillet Meal fits the bill.

Did you know people of all ages can have high cholesterol? High cholesterol can cause heart disease, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. So, it’s important to know your cholesterol levels.

Fruit Paradise is a quick and easy dish with a delicious tropical sweetness.

Mississippians know how unpredictable the weather can be. One day it’s sunny, and the next there is severe weather in the forecast.

These Peanut Butter Muffins are a great grab-and-go option to have on hand for busy mornings.

Energy drinks are popular among many age groups, including adolescents. However, energy drinks can be especially unsafe for adolescents. Get the facts about energy drink consumption among adolescents.

This is the perfect summertime recipe to help you get your fruit servings for the day. Banana cream tops sweet berries for a guilt-free dessert.

If you like tomatoes, this is an easy and healthy recipe that is great with eggs or as a side dish.

Some canning mistakes can be deadly if your products are contaminated by the botulinum toxin, which causes botulism poisoning. You cannot see, smell, or taste this toxin, but the tiniest taste of contaminated food can kill you. You want to avoid these 10 major canninng mistakes.

With more time at home, summertime is a great time to teach kids new recipes to help them step up their cooking game. Take advantage of this summer season and have some fun in the kitchen with your kids.