The Extension Office is still hard at work for its clients and the community at large, trying to stay connected. We are just having to adapt how we meet the needs of our clients. Programs are currently on hold, canceled or postponed, but we are still able to provide information to clients about the topics of health and wellness, food, nutrition, food safety, diabetes, canning, and so much more.

It can be difficult to adjust to the frustrating times that we are currently living through but we encourage people to focus on the positive things in your life. You may be having financial struggles at the moment, but hopefully you do not have loved ones suffering from coronavirus.

You may be depressed because you are stuck at home but you could look at the positive of how much time you have on your hands at the moment. One of the biggest reasons I hear from people as to why they are not getting their exercise, eating better, or planning their meals is because they dont have enough time. So, there is absolutely no excuse now. Use your time and enjoy the slow-paced life we have, spending more time with your family, working in the garden, reading some good books, cleaning your house, or doing whatever other things you have been meaning to do lately. However, if you are feeling the strain of life, join us this month and learn how to Stress Less.

The Family Consumer Science program usually hosts an in-person monthly Lunch N Learn workshop and we will continue to do so this month as well. It will look a little different because we will be hosting it online using the Zoom Conference meeting website. This months workshop will focus on how to stress less and we will provide information on how stress management tips, how stress affects your health, and signs to watch out for. So, we invite you to grab your healthy lunch and join us in our Zoom meeting. If you wish to receive the meeting link and invite, simply send me an email at jennifer.brown@ncsu.edu.

If you have any questions or want some information sent to you, either electronically or through the mail, you can email me at jennifer.brown@ncsu.edu or follow us on a variety of social media sites: Facebook and Instagram @persongranvillefcs or Twitter and YouTube @PersonCountyFCS.

Try the following recipe courtesy of the West Virginia Extension at https://extension.wvu.edu/food-health/recipes/. Remember, for more information on Food for Thought programs, activities and recipes, check us out online at http://facebook.com/persongranvillefcs or email jennifer.brown@ncsu.edu

Peach Oatmeal Bake

Serves 8

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp allspice

1/2 tsp nutmeg

2 cups 1 percent milk

1 large egg

2 Tbsp. honey

1 lb. frozen or fresh or sliced peaches

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk, honey and egg. Stir to combine. Stir in peach slices. Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and pour batter into pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition information: 190 calories, 3.5g fat, 34mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 4g fiber, 7g protein

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