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Tag: healthy habits

Paper boats with different types of Middle Eastern Foods are lined up. This is an example of healthy food at the North Carolina State Fair
Posted inNutrition

Want to eat healthy at the NC State Fair? Yes, it’s possible!

by Liora Engel-Smith October 21, 2019October 23, 2019

By Liora Engel-Smith and Rose Hoban When you think of the North Carolina State Fair, you’d invariably conjure images of deep-fried concoctions of all kinds, from the traditional french fries or beignets or donuts to newer creations (We’re looking at you, fried Oreo). But the annual 10-day extravaganza in Raleigh also has another side, and […]

Farmers market in Charlotte, NC, this one doesn't accept SNAP
Posted inNutrition

It’s no SNAP getting fresh produce to those who need it

by Yen Duong July 16, 2019July 16, 2019
9-year-old Tully James was born without a left forearm and hand. He says he can do "anything." Photo credit: Jasmin Singh
Posted inDisabilities, Environmental Health, Featured, Medicaid, Public Health, Rural Health, State Health Policy

Top 10 Health Care Stories of 2014

by Editor December 30, 2014December 31, 2014
Posted inChronic Disease, Featured, Nutrition

Greening a Food Desert in Greensboro

by Editor November 7, 2014December 3, 2014
Dave Fredericks from Freehold, NJ drove all the way to come to this year's Raleigh Farm Aid. He tried both Eastern NC and Western NC barbeque sauces on a sandwich from Durham's The Pit. Fredericks said he prefers the vinegar based Eastern style. "It's really kicking it," Fredericks said. "The vinegar is really great. I think I need more on my sandwich."
Posted inFeatured, Nutrition, Public Health

Fresh, Healthy Delicious Food at Farm Aid Shows Concertgoers It Can Be Done

by Editor September 13, 2014April 22, 2021
Youth Market vendors at a previous Farm Aid concert. This year's Youth Market will feature North Carolina grown muscadine grapes, peaches, apples and cherry tomatoes. Photo courtesy Farm Aid.
Posted inChronic Disease, Featured, Nutrition, Public Health

Farm Aid Leads Concert Venues to Offer Healthy Food

by Editor September 12, 2014September 12, 2014

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