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FCS News December 2025

The holiday season arrives with its familiar glow—twinkling lights, warm gatherings, and a welcome pause from the rush of everyday life. It’s a time when traditions old and new weave together,…

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Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving

Preparing for ThanksgivingPreparing dishes ahead of time? After cooking, cool food quickly by putting it in separate shallow containers and stirring frequently Foods immediately refrigerated in the…

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Broccoli - Nutrition Facts

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable like kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Broccoli is known not only for its taste but for its many health…

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Green Beans - Nutrition Facts

Green beans are a common staple in households across the country. Green beans, which may also be called “string beans” (because of the fibrous string that ran along the seam of the bean pod in many…

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Sweet Corn - Nutrition Facts

Nutrition InformationSweet corn is a good source of many nutrients. A medium-sized ear of corn has about 75 calories and one gram of fat. It supplies carbohydrates, protein, and potassium, and is a…

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Nutritional Benefits of Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe’s pastel hue and sweet and juicy flavor make it perfect for adding to fruit salads or just eating plain. Cantaloupes offer lots of nutrients, fiber and vitamins that benefit your heart…

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Meal Prep - Freezer Meals 101

MEAL PREP MADE EASYFrom Freezer to Crockpot to Dinner TablePREPARATION=MULTIPLE MEALSCome see how easy it is to prepare a few meals all at once. Freezer Meals 101 will be offered on:April 29, 2025…

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Nutritional Benefits of Muscadines (Scuppernong)

The muscadine grape is a nutritional powerhouse. Like many intensely colored fruits, vegetables, and berries, the muscadine grape is a rich source of polyphenols. The skins and seeds of muscadine…

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Cucumber Nutrition Facts and Benefits

Though commonly thought to be a vegetable, cucumber is a fruit. It’s high in beneficial nutrients, as well as certain plant compounds and antioxidants that may help treat and even prevent some…

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Watermelon Nutrition Facts and Benefits

Watermelon, one of summer's most iconic fruits, is low in calories and rich in water. It's also an excellent source of vitamins A and C and lycopene while being less acidic than citrus fruits and…