Healthy Eating Coverage

Food Bank article: Providing Help and Hope for Children and Families
The June article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina focuses on the increased need at the food bank in order to serve the nearly 321,000 children in the Food Bank's service area who rely on school meals.

Food Bank article: Healthy and Shelf-Stable Food Drive Items
The April article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina spotlights healthy and shelf-stable items that are great for donating to food drives. You'll also find tips for buying your own healthier shelf stable foods.

Slow start for huge new NC health program after 3 years and $27 million
The plan is to help people get healthy in between doctor's visits by spending hundreds of millions on vegetables, housing--even Uber rides to the gym. So far it's a slow start.

Food Bank article and recipe: Celebrate a World of Flavors
The March article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina celebrates the different flavors of the world and includes a recipe for Lentil Salad.

Food Bank Article: National Sweet Potato Month
February is National Sweet Potato Month and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina has a tasty Sweet Potato Pie Oatmeal recipe to share as well as some interesting facts about sweet potatoes.

How to make homemade yogurt
You may not know that making your own yogurt is fairly simple. Here's four simple steps to help guide you through the process.

Know the what & why for how to eat healthy in the Triangle
Do you live in the Triangle area and want to improve your eating habits? Here is the complete guide to eating healthy for the Triangle foodie.

Food Bank Article: Cooking for One
Enjoy these tips on cooking for one from Sara Clement with The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

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A strong you in 2022: health-conscious eating in Washington, NC
The new year is here, and you're determined to stick to your New Year's resolutions for a healthier, better you! Here is a quick guide to healthy eating in Washington.

Food Bank Article & Recipe: Food Safety & Holiday Feasts
Holiday traveling is an exciting time but don't forget about food safety to keep your friends and family healthy.

Food Bank Article: 10 Swaps to Keep Your Holidays Healthy
With so many treats available this holiday season, here are some tips and a recipe to help you make healthier choices from Sara Clement with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Plus, today, Nov. 30 is #GivingTuesday and donations to the food bank can be TRIPLED!

Food Bank Article and Recipe: Water & Hydration
Enjoy this recipe for refreshing Blueberry Orange Basil Water and these helpful tips on hydration from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

Pushing back against diet culture: Tonya by the Spoonful seeks to help women live authentically
Like a lot of women, Tonya Beauchaine grew up with some unhealthy thoughts about weight and body image and dieting. Having kids put the problems with that way of life into focus.

Food Bank Article: Summer Food Safety
Keep your food and family safe this summer by following these food safety guidelines in this article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

6 tips for getting more plants in your diet
If someone told you to eat more plants, would you imagine a menu of bland salad after bland salad? Don't--getting more plants in your diet can be colorful and tasty.

Food Bank Article: North Carolina Produce and Recipe for Melon Salad
Enjoy this recipe for Melon Salad from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina as well as a reminder about all the wonderful local produce available in the area.

Food Bank Article: Vegetarian Diets
Did you know that there are multiple different types of vegetarian diets? Learn about the distinctions between them and ways to add vegetarian dishes to your diet in this article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Plus, you'll find a tasty recipe for Dressed Lentils.

Recipe: Veggie frittata
This healthy meal makes a great addition to your brunch menu or an easy recipe to whip up on a busy weeknight. Just add a salad or fresh fruit, and you have a full meal.

Food Bank Article: Fresh to Frozen
Make sure you don't let any food go bad by freezing extra produce with these tips from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Plus, you'll find a tasty recipe for Veggie Pasta Soup.