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02/08/2026

We are pleased to announce "Growing a Healthy Community", a series of no cost community classes offered in collaboration with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, Virginia Cooperative Extension - Stafford and Spotsylvania, Offices, Extension Master Gardners of the Central Rappahannock Area, and the Rappahannock Education Farm. This series will run from March to November 2026.

For more details and a sneak peek of what's to come, please join a Zoom information call on February 18th at 5:30 pm. Register in advance for this meeting using the following link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/-Q5aogOQRiKujBp-UpOQmA

Hope to see you there!

01/28/2026

09/21/2025

Which September staple is your favorite? 🍎🌽🫑

09/21/2025

Alzheimer’s remains one of the most urgent health challenges of our time.

Research shows that intensive lifestyle changes—like those in the Ornish program—can improve cognition and daily function, with benefits that go far beyond what medication alone can offer. And the best part? The only side effects are positive ones.

Learn more at www.ornish.com

09/21/2025

⚡ The truth about keto isn’t so pretty.
Restrictive diets often leave people with nutrient gaps, gut troubles, and higher risks for chronic disease. 💔

🌱 The good news? A whole-food, plant-based lifestyle gives your body the fiber, vitamins, and minerals it craves—while protecting your heart.

👉 Choose foods that fuel you, not fail you.

09/21/2025

Health isn’t just absence of disease — it’s being present for what matters, pain-free and functional through every chapter. Prioritize living well. 💛

09/21/2025

03/16/2025

This is a great graphic!

This is what 500 calories look like on standard American diet vs a plant-based diet. What does calorie density and nutrient density mean to you?

03/15/2025

What greens are you adding this year? Rumor has it that our monthly plant-luck tonight will feature broccoli salad and pesto artichoke dip. And more!

02/12/2025

💪 Plant proteins offer a number of advantages for athletes. Choosing plant-based over animal-based protein-rich foods is a win for most serious athletes. The benefits of plant protein extend to performance as well.

🌱 Plant-protein foods improve circulation
🌱 Plant-protein foods reduce inflammation
🌱 Plant-protein foods reduce oxidative stress
🌱 Plant-protein foods support a healthy gut microbiome
🌱 Plant-protein foods promote lean bodies
🌱 Most plant-protein foods help build glycogen stores

02/12/2025

Alzheimer’s is going to be like a tsunami in coming years. What are you doing to prevent it?

Learn more about healthy aging 👉 https://www.pcrm.org/health-topics/healthy-aging