Lyon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





2065 - Food Preparation
2065.1) 48

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, and preparation of food

2065.2) 0

Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation of food

2065.3) 0

Number of individuals who report intention to cook more

2065.4) 5

Number of individuals who report preparing more healthy home cooked meals



Success Stories

Herbs? Are they the New Salt?

Author: Angie York

Major Program: Food Preparation

Herbs? Are they the New Salt?

For many years herbs and spices have been used for medicinal purposes, but in more recent years they have been valued for their ability to add flavor to a dish while reducing the amount of salt.  According to the CDC, Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.  Reducing the amount of sodium intake can greatly improve blood pressure numbers in those suffering from Hypertension.  In an effort to lower salt intake among parti

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