Nutrition and Wellness
Everyone needs food to survive, and making healthy food choices helps us thrive! The MSU Extension Service provides science-based information to help people understand the powerful connection between nutrition and wellness. But eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring, complicated, or expensive! From budget-friendly recipes to simple explanations of common concepts, Extension has a variety of tools for everyone to actively pursue good health.
Join the MSU Extension Nutrition and Health Facebook group for support, encouragement, and practical tips.
Publications
News
Extension Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Qula Madkin offers tips to help you maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Incorporating healthier eating habits into your daily routine can help prevent and manage diabetes by helping you maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Check out these tips to help you get started.
Electric pressure cookers can save time and money, but it can take a little time to learn to use them.
Check out these facts about electric pressure cookers and get some tips on how to use these popular countertop appliances.
September is National Fruits and Veggies Month! Getting more produce in your diet does not have to be complicated. Check out these tips to easily get those servings in.
Did you know that September is National Fruits and Veggies Month? Check out these tips to help you get more produce into your daily meals and snacks.
Success Stories
You don’t have to have diabetes to benefit from the principles of the Dining with Diabetes (DWD) program.
Rev. Dr. Manney Murphy has known for years that serving his community is his calling. Even after years of making a difference in Warren County, Murphy recently felt led to return to his father’s hometown of Yazoo City. Now, he’s working to change how Mississippians of all ages in the Delta are accessing and receiving healthcare.
Kendra McGregory, a Houston, Mississippi, fourth grader, attended the program for the first time in 2021.
