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Cooking for one or two: Strategies for healthy meals and less waste

Cooking for one or two doesn’t have to mean endless leftovers, oversized portions or wasted food. With some creative planning and a few simple strategies, consumers can prepare healthy, flavorful meals that save time, stretch food dollars and
Cooking for one or two: Strategies for healthy meals and less waste
OSU students eligible for free cooking classes on campus

Tue, Jan 23, 2024

Students at Oklahoma State University have an opportunity to learn more about cooking healthy meals, food budgeting, cooking techniques and food safety in the Cooking with Extension and Pete's Pantry class.

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Enjoy the flavors of the season while meeting health goals

Fri, Dec 15, 2023

Oklahoma State University Extension offers tips for healthy eating amid the special goodies available during the holidays.

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$10M grant awarded to develop, expand Indigenous food sovereignty initiatives

Fri, Nov 10, 2023

A five-year, $10 million grant was recently awarded to OSU's Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy (CIHRP) to expand and grow health and nutrition initiatives in native communities across the country.

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OSU Extension to host free National Diabetes Prevention Program

Fri, Nov 3, 2023

OSU Extensnion set to host information meeting about upcoming diabetes prevention program.

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Mobile Markets visit communities with nutritious food and fun

Mon, Oct 16, 2023

Senior residents in nine Oklahoma communities benefit from local pop-up Mobile Markets.

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Novo Nordisk donates $3.5M to OSU to fund indigenous health initiative

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

The Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy (CIHRP) at OSU Center for Health Sciences recently received a $3.5 million donation from Novo Nordisk Inc., to fund the Indigenous Foodways and Health Initiative. The funds will support indigenous

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Get healthy and save money with meal planning

Thu, Nov 3, 2022

Families looking to put healthy meals on the table and save money on the grocery budget should consider meal planning.

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OSU Extension helping children have a flavorful fall break

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

The OSU Extension's Flavorful Fall Break resource provides healthy and easy-to-make snack recipes for Oklahoma students who will be home soon on fall break.

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Kids in the kitchen improves eating habits

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

Getting kids in the kitchen to help prepare healthy snacks and simple meals develops skills they will need to make good food choices throughout their lives.

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