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Islamic Association of Raleigh becomes certified through Partners in Health and Wholeness
May 31st, 2013 by

  Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) is an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches to develop partnerships with faith communities to promote health for all members.  In addition to connecting faith communities with valuable health resources, PHW certifies congregations at the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels to recognize them for the work they… Read more »

Strawberry and Spinach Salad
May 23rd, 2013 by

  Guest Writer: Debbie Stephenson I have a recipe for a delicious Strawberry and Spinach Salad.  Since we can find strawberries year round in the grocery store, I make this salad year round.  But it is really good this time of year when fresh strawberries are plentiful.  Find local farmer’s markets in North Carolina by… Read more »

Check out the new EFNEP website!
May 17th, 2013 by

  The Faithful Families curriculum is based on the North Carolina North Carolina Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)’s Families Eating Smart and Moving More Curriculum. Our partners at NC EFNEP have a new website and Facebook page!  Check it out for recipes, tips and videos to help you and your family to eat healthier foods and be… Read more »

Delicious Fruit Pizza!
May 7th, 2013 by

  Guest Writer: Erin Roberts We all know that fruit is super important for our health.  Sometimes, it can be a challenge to eat at least 2 cups of fruit daily, but summer is quickly approaching and there is an abundance of fresh fruit available! Making a fruit pizza for you and your family is… Read more »

Work Out Worship (WOW) at Mount Peace Baptist Church
May 6th, 2013 by

  by Annie Hardison-Moody When two members of Mount Peace Baptist Church (Mount Peace) passed away from diseases related to cardiovascular issues, Pastor J. Vincent Terry knew he had to do something.  Mount Peace had been on a path to wellness for several months, beginning with a small group of leaders who launched a research project… Read more »

Faithful Families Kicks-Off at the Islamic Association of Raleigh
April 30th, 2013 by

  Guest Writer: Maryam Funmilayo The kick-off day for the Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More program at the Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) was February 9, 2013. With seven participants at the beginning, excluding the Women’s Committee leadership and lay leaders, the class of all women was filled with so much excitement.

For the Health of It! in New Jersey
April 23rd, 2013 by

  Guest Writer: Heidi Smith New Covenant United Methodist Church in Hamilton Township, New Jersey was recently selected by the New Jersey State Department of Health to receive a Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More grant to begin a new health ministry!  Only four faith based organizations in the state were selected in the… Read more »

Eating Smart in Oxford, NC
April 10th, 2013 by

  Guest Writer: Erin Roberts In Granville County, approximately 35.8% residents are obese.  To address this issue, NC Cooperative Extension partnered with Cornerstone Christian Community Church in Oxford to deliver a Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More series to parents with young children.  One participant in particular, named JT, made several positive changes for her… Read more »

Let’s Move – Video from the First Lady’s Speech
April 2nd, 2013 by

  by Annie Hardison-Moody We took some video during the First Lady’s remarks at the recent Let’s Move faith and community partners meeting at the White House.

SuperTracker Could Yield Super Results
March 28th, 2013 by

  Guest Writer: Debbie Stephenson Good news from the folks at the USDA about the SuperTracker!  Back in January, I encouraged you to use the food and activity tracker at www.choosemyplate.gov   on a post at Voices into Action: The Families, Food and Health project’s website.