Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition

Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition Offering free evidence-based health education programming to residents of South Carolina and beyond!

Clemson Extension community health agents work in a unique partnership with Clemson University faculty and Greenville Health Systems to provide health and wellness education programs using individual and group-based approaches to better serve Greenville County. Our purpose is to meet community members wherever they are in life to positively influence the social determinants of their health. Community health agents follow evidence-based practices to meet community health needs, reduce healthcare costs, and prevent unnecessary emergency department visits.

It’s Game Day! Who says tailgates can’t be tasty and good for you? Healthy snacks + hydration = game day energy. Conside...
09/06/2025

It’s Game Day! Who says tailgates can’t be tasty and good for you? Healthy snacks + hydration = game day energy. Consider turning nachos into a casserole. That means no one must fight over the chips with the most toppings! Try this healthy version that has all the flavors of traditional nachos without all the extra fat and carbs.
For the recipe, click on the link below.
https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/chicken-nacho-casserole

Make physical activity a family affair! Walking👟 the family pet🐾, riding bikes🚵🏽, or doing active chores like raking lea...
09/05/2025

Make physical activity a family affair! Walking👟 the family pet🐾, riding bikes🚵🏽, or doing active chores like raking leaves🍃 all count. 🐕🚲🍂
During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, explore ways that families can help prevent obesity: https://bit.ly/43jTWbu

The Horticulture and Rural Health and Nutrition teams are partnering to present Growing Health, a program to help you le...
09/04/2025

The Horticulture and Rural Health and Nutrition teams are partnering to present Growing Health, a program to help you learn how to grow and eat healthy foods at home. Join the next 1-hour class on the basics of growing leafy greens including how to make healthy, delicious meals with what you grow.
Select the link below for more program details, locations, and to sign up! https://www.clemson.edu/extension/health/events.html

September is a month of seasonal transition for fruits and vegetables. A quick stroll through the market right now and y...
09/02/2025

September is a month of seasonal transition for fruits and vegetables. A quick stroll through the market right now and you know it's September because you've got everything from first-of-fall apples to end-of-summer zucchini.
Fun tip: If there's any fruit that is the quintessential back-to-school/September/fall fruit, it's apples. You could just eat an apple out of hand or slice them and add them to dishes for their subtle sweetness and superb crunch.
Source: https://thedeliciouslife.com/what-fruits-and-vegetables-are-in-season-right-now-september/

08/29/2025

Shout out📣 to the Rural Health and Nutrition and Horticulture Team for presenting Growing Health🥦 at the Anderson County Extension Office this week.
Growing Health explores the how, why, and what of home gardening🍅. Participants will get a seedling ready for transplant, the know-how to care for it, and a cooking 🍽️demonstration to utilize their harvest.
If you are in the Pendleton area, sign up for the next session at the Pendleton Library on Tuesday, September 16th (5:00 pm to 6:00 pm) at: 🔗https://tinyl.co/3e14

This week, our team had the incredible opportunity to meet with leaders from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) N...
08/29/2025

This week, our team had the incredible opportunity to meet with leaders from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), including Director Dr. Jaye Hamby, Communications Director J. Faith Peppers, and Legislative & Stakeholder Affairs Officer Gary Mayo.

NIFA plays a vital role in advancing agricultural science to address societal challenges. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and continue working toward healthier, stronger communities. For more information: 🔗https://www.nifa.usda.gov/


Following recommended storage and preparation techniques is important for maintaining the safety and quality of expresse...
08/27/2025

Following recommended storage and preparation techniques is important for maintaining the safety and quality of expressed breast milk. Find more information on human milk storage guidelines:🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mpwmukbh

🐾🎉 It’s National Dog Day! At Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition, we’re celebrating our four-legged friends who...
08/26/2025

🐾🎉 It’s National Dog Day! At Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition, we’re celebrating our four-legged friends who bring us joy, comfort, and plenty of wagging tails. 🐶🧡💜🐾 Clemson Extension

💙 Living with diabetes is about more than numbers—it can be emotionally challenging too. Diabetes distress refers to the...
08/26/2025

💙 Living with diabetes is about more than numbers—it can be emotionally challenging too. Diabetes distress refers to the stress, worry, or burnout that can come with daily management.

👉 Learn more on our Rural Health and Nutrition blog:
🔗https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/diabetes-distress/

Making breastfeeding support available to all mothers & families is essential so every infant can have optimal nutrition...
08/25/2025

Making breastfeeding support available to all mothers & families is essential so every infant can have optimal nutrition. During National Breastfeeding Month, learn how states & communities can support : 🔗https://tinyurl.com/mrx7uc43

Happy National Senior Citizens Day! 🌟 Staying physically active is key to maintaining a healthy body 💪🏽 and mind 🧠 as we...
08/21/2025

Happy National Senior Citizens Day! 🌟
Staying physically active is key to maintaining a healthy body 💪🏽 and mind 🧠 as we age. Activities like walking🚶🏻‍➡️, yoga🧘🏼‍♀️, or dancing🕺🏼 can boost brain🧠 function, fitness, strength🏋🏽‍♀️, balance, and overall well-being.
Find out more:🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4v8ehdjz

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