Clemson Rural Health and Nutrition Extension - Anderson and Abbeville

03/27/2026

Have you ever wondered how nutrition impacts breastfeeding outcomes? Learn more about Supportive Nutrition for Breastfeeding Moms by clicking the link below!

Did you attend the latest Ask a CLC session? Julianna spoke about supportive nutrition for breastfeeding moms.
Read Julianna's blog post here: 🔗
https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/ask-a-clc-blog-supportive-nutrition-for-breastfeeding-moms/

03/23/2026

Missed last week’s Growing Health class on herbs? 🌿 Don’t miss what’s next!

Join us in May as we focus on tomatoes 🍅—learn how to grow healthy plants 🌱 and turn your harvest into fresh, flavorful dishes.

Save your spot using the Eventbrite link below:

Empowering South Carolinians to live healthier lives through connecting them from plant to plate.

03/20/2026

Hi everyone!

This new program will be hosted in Pendleton on May 7th at the Pendleton library! Consider joining our team to learn about diabetes and eye health!

Vision loss from diabetes is often preventable—and learning how is the first step. Join us for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy, a FREE community training to help you take charge of your eye health and spread awareness about diabetes-related vision loss. This training is open to everyone who wants to make a difference—for themselves and their community. Click the link or scan the code to find a class near you! https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/keeping-your-eyes-healthy-4825749

03/19/2026

🌱 Ready to grow your own groceries this year? 🌱

Whether you’ve never planted a seed or just need a little confidence to get started, this beginner-friendly class will walk you through everything you need to know to start and maintain a thriving vegetable garden. 🥕🍅🌽

📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 5:00 PM
🍪 Refreshments provided

Come learn, ask questions, and get ready to dig in this growing season. We can’t wait to see you there!

Registration Linked Below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vegetable-gardening-101-registration-1979539244167?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/19/2026

We’re ready and excited for a fun morning teaching Growing Health at the Anderson County Cooperative Extension Office! Today our topic is herbs and we will be preparing a delicious homemade basil pesto!

Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition
Clemson Extension Horticulture
Clemson Extension

03/17/2026

Good morning, everyone,

I have another great opportunity to get out and be active in Anderson while also raising money for a fantastic cause!

Foothills Community Health Care is hosting its 1st Annual “Miles for Smiles” 5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Anderson Mall, with the race beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Registration is $35, and all proceeds support their Building Bright Smiles capital campaign, which will help outfit their new dentistry division and expand dental care for patients across Anderson, Clemson, and Easley.

Registration Link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Anderson/MilesForSmiles5kSC

More Information / Donate:
https://FCHCdonate.org

Sponsorship Contact:
cclinkscales@myfchc.org

03/17/2026

It is never too late to start a New Year's goal!

Consider joining agents Ellie and Camden for Practical Strength, a weekly strength training class dedicated to preserving functional fitness and muscle mass! A little movement goes a long way.

“Spring” into wellness by adding some strength training to your weekly routine. Through live, weekly classes, certified fitness instructors will teach you how to develop the strength to do whatever you want throughout life whether that is walking, getting out of a chair, or chasing the grandkids!
Select the link below to learn more!
https://www.clemson.edu/extension/health/programs/wellness/practical-strength.html

03/16/2026

I had the opportunity to join Mamre Missions at Powdersville First Baptist Church for their monthly Community Table Dinner on March 5th where I got to share the health benefits of adding in-season veggies to a jar of pasta sauce! Together I demonstrated how a simple jar of pasta sauce could be combined with additional aromatics like garlic, onion, and celery, along with other seasonal ingredients like carrot, spinach, and basil to amplify the health benefits. This transformed a basic jar of sauce to a enhanced meal that is both cost effective and incredibly delicious.

This was such a fun demonstration. I love getting out in the community and connecting folks to healthful foods!

03/16/2026

Check out my coworkers, Hannah with Clemson Extension Chester County, and Elizabeth with Lancaster County Rural Health and Nutrition- Clemson Extension on Making It Grow, where they share tips for being healthy during National Nutrition Month!

03/13/2026

Come hang out with me and Dr. Hannah Wilson on the 26th as we talk about Supportive Nutrition for Breastfeeding Moms! 🤱🥑

During this session, we’ll cover foundational nutrition practices that can help support a healthy breast milk supply while also keeping moms feeling satisfied, nourished, and energized during the postpartum period.

Whether you’re currently breastfeeding, preparing for baby, or supporting a new mom, we’d love for you to join the conversation!

✨ The link to register is in the comments of the original post.

We hope to see you there!

Our Monthly Lactation Education Session, “Ask a CLC,” with a Certified Lactation Counselor is coming up! Don’t miss our guest speaker! Hannah K. Wilson, PhD, RDN, LD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences at Clemson University. A registered dietitian nutritionist, she earned her PhD in Foods & Nutrition from University of Georgia and studies the development and implementation of programs that support chronic disease prevention and management. Dr. Wilson joined Clemson in 2024 and is based at the P*e Dee Research and Education Center.
Hannah Wilson will offer her expertise for this month’s session on: Supportive Nutrition for Breastfeeding Moms.
Select the Eventbrite link in the comments below to register!

03/13/2026

🌿 Good morning, everyone!

I’ll be honest. I haven’t been the best about updating this page lately. But the great thing about health (and life!) is that there’s always an opportunity to start again. That’s actually one of the key messages I share in many of the health education programs I teach!

For those who may be new here, let me introduce (or reintroduce) myself. My name is Julianna Lyle, and I am the Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agent with Clemson Extension serving Anderson and Abbeville Counties.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a master’s degree in Agricultural Education. I love to cook, garden, and teach classes focused on chronic disease prevention and self-management. On my program team, I teach classes such as Health Extension for Diabetes, Growing Health, and Stirring Up Healthy Recipes. I hope you'll consider joining me for an upcoming program!

I’m also a Certified Lactation Counselor and oversee the Mother’s Milk Bank of South Carolina depot site here in Anderson County. We also have a new breastfeeding support group that I help lead called Ask a CLC. In addition, I help coordinate the School-Based Wellness Initiative with the MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness in Anderson School District 3.

Now I want to get to know YOU a little better! What would you like to see more of on this page?

🥗 Healthy recipes
📅 Local classes and events
🩺 Nutrition and health tips
🌱 Gardening ideas
👩‍🍳 Cooking demonstrations
📚 Program opportunities

Drop a comment below and let me know how I can best serve our community!

— Julianna Lyle

01/17/2026

Clemson Extension is offering a NEW monthly lactation education session led by a Certified Lactation Counselor. These sessions provide evidence-based information and practical guidance to support infant feeding decisions.
✔ Open to parents, caregivers, and professionals
✔ Live Q&A
✔ Expert guest speaker
✔ Free, but must register
Select the Eventbrite link in the comments below to register!