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A woman holds a muffin tin full of Peanut Butter Muffins.
August 15, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

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

A woman in a kitchen with food products on the counter
August 8, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

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.

A woman holds a bowl of berries and banana cream.
August 1, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

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.

A woman stands in a kitchen holding a plate of prepared Baked Tomatoes with Cheese.
July 18, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

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

A girl and boy stand in a kitchen and hold up the popsicles they are eating.
July 11, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

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.

A woman stand in a kitchen with prepared food.
June 30, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Try this tasty way to cook those zucchinis from your summer vegetable garden.

Three girls work with dough sheets at a table.
June 21, 2023 - Filed Under: Food

The smells coming from the classroom at one Mississippi State University summer camp will make a person hungry, which makes sense as the camp teaches kitchen skills and introduces new foods. Culinary Arts Kids Camp is offered each year, with one week for older elementary age kids and another for junior high and high school students. The events focus on local foods, kitchen basics and easy recipes. Young people in grades 4-6 and 7-12 are introduced to food science, culinary arts and food preparation techniques.

A woman in a kitchen holds a glass of strawberry pineapple lemonade.
June 20, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Try this fun twist on the classic lemonade this summer.

 adult instructs two children in a kitchen setting.
June 8, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Junior high and high school students are invited to improve their kitchen skills at a culinary arts camp June 26-30 at Mississippi State University. Culinary Arts Kids Camp is focused on teaching young people about local foods, kitchen basics and easy recipes.

A woman holds a bowl of corn and cucumber salad.
June 6, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

This delicious salad is naturally vegan, sugar-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free not to mention fresh and easy to assemble. It’s also budget-friendly, especially if you grow some of these vegetables yourself.

A woman holds a bowl of chicken and fruit salad.
May 16, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Chicken and Fruit Salad is an easy and refreshing summertime lunch or dinner.

Jars of spices lined up in a V formation.
May 11, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition

One of the first steps in controlling high blood pressure is to reduce the extra sodium in your diet. Many people think sodium and salt are the same thing, however, they are different. Sodium is a mineral that occurs naturally in foods and is sometimes added during manufacturing. Table salt is a combination of the minerals sodium and chloride.

A man in a red apron speaks to a class in a lab.
May 3, 2023 - Filed Under: Food

While “marination” brings up images of resealable bags and special sauces for many home cooks and backyard chefs, it meant hard-core meat science and technological advances to 47 industry professionals who attended Marination 101 at Mississippi State University. In mid-April, MSU Extension offered the workshop “Marination 101: The Flavor of Science” to industry personnel from across the United States and Canada. Topics covered included meat marination, marinade formulations, breading, food chemistry, flavor enhancements, equipment and more.

A woman in a kitchen.
April 18, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

This Tuna Melt Burger is great for lunch or dinner, and it's easy cleanup!

A woman stands in a kitchen.
April 11, 2023 - Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Food, Nutrition

Millions of Americans have food allergies. While some may outgrow food allergies, many others do not. Food allergies are common in young children and tend to appear during the first or second year of life. Check out the tips I use to help me navigate as a mom of a child with food allergies.

A woman stands in a kitchen.
April 3, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

South of the Border Dip is quick and easy to whip up. You probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen!

A woman stands in a kitchen and holds a jar of red wine vinaigrette.
March 21, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

If you like vinaigrette on your salad or as a marinade, give this homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette a try.

A woman stands outside
March 14, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition

National Nutrition Month is a time to sharpen your focus on your lifestyle, with an emphasis on your eating and physical activity habits. Learn what this campaign is about and get tips to help you improve your lifestyle from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

A woman stirs a pot of soup.
March 6, 2023 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Try this hearty soup that is great to add to your menu rotation during the colder months of the year.

February 22, 2023 - Filed Under: Research and Extension Centers, Agriculture, Food, Food Safety

RAYMOND, Miss. -- A Mississippi State University food safety specialist has been named to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection. Byron Williams, an associate Extension professor of food science specializing in muscle foods processing, regulations and safety, was recently appointed by USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack. Williams is also a member of the MSU Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion.

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