Low Salt Snacking: Grades 5-8
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Low Salt Snacking: Grades 5-8 https://youtu.be/9RsqeLUY3k8 Learn all about low-salt snacking with SNAP-Ed Senior Nutritionist, Wanda! By the end of this video you will be able to identify low-sodium and high-sodium foods. Read More How much is too much salt and why limit salty snacks? Let’s talk science. Salt is made up of two elements […]
CATCH Kids Club
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CATCH Kids Club https://youtu.be/jc1vil1fwxI Welcome to the club! In this video SNAP-Ed Nutritionists, Ms. Bee and Ms. Erica, are going to share a program called Catch Kids Club where you are going to play games, learn songs, and do many other activities together so you can learn how to stay strong and healthy! By the […]
Go, Slow, Woah: Grades 5-8
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Go, Slow, Woah: Grades 5-8 https://youtu.be/dAHyUzDIxms In today’s video, follow along with SNAP-Ed Senior Nutritionist, Wanda, to learn about Go Foods, Slow Foods, and Whoa Foods and how to use them in a meal! Read More Think about a stoplight. The green light means go, the yellow light means slow down, and the red light […]
Energy Balance: Grades 3-5
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Energy Balance, Grades 3-5 https://youtu.be/uTMvhI9NKyU Follow along with SNAP-Ed Senior Nutritionist, Wanda, as she teaches you about “Energy Balance!” By the end of this lesson you should be able to explain how “energy balance” relates to the food you eat and the activities you do! Follow along with Wanda and practice doing the right number […]
Go Activities and MyPlate
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Go Activities and MyPlate https://youtu.be/gbsWJ8ZoyMI Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutrition Educator, Alyssa, as she walks you through how to know the health benefits of doing physical activity, how to identify body cues that happen when doing physical activity, and how to identify the five food groups and name different examples in each group. Read […]
Your Valentine’s Day Menu
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Your Valentine’s Day Menu Download PDF Holidays are a special time to come together with our loved ones and enjoy the foods we love most. Unfortunately, many of our beloved holiday meals aren’t the healthiest options. There is good news, though–healthier alternatives can be just as delicious! This Valentine’s Day, show yourself some love with […]
Sweet Potato Basics
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Sweet Potato Basics Download PDF Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are a highly versatile food—you can eat them fresh or raw, baked or roasted, microwaved, steamed, boiled, sautéed or even grilled. Sweet potatoes can be easily stored raw, or refrigerated or frozen once cooked. Sweet potatoes are often called yams […]
Prepping for Potlucks
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Prepping for Potlucks Tip Sheet Download PDF Parties and potlucks provide a fun way to spend time with friends, family, and colleagues. They offer different food groups, including fruits and veggies, and you may discover foods you have never eaten. Set yourself up to make healthy choices with these tips. Learn how to save time […]
Make Healthy Holiday Choices
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Make Healthy Holiday Choices Download PDF Holidays are filled with many exciting things—favorite foods, spending time with loved ones, and all the excitement that goes into a celebration! Make sure to enjoy all the food groups for your holiday plate to both satisfy your tastebuds and your hunger. In baking, there are many recipes with […]
Half Grains to Whole Grains
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Half Grains to Whole Grains Download PDF Grains are an important part of a healthy diet, and most people do eat a lot of grains. However, we tend to eat more refined grains than whole grains. It’s important to make half of your grains whole grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel–the bran, germ, […]
Find Your Healthy Eating Style
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Find Your Healthy Eating Style Download PDF Anytime you create a healthy eating solution, it’s a win–a “MyWin!” You already know the 5 food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Now it’s time to incorporate them into your daily eating habits. You can find creative ways to incorporate each food group into your daily […]
Comparison Shopping Tips
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Comparison Shopping Tips Download PDF Grocery stores have so many options that come in all different sizes and brands, so how do you know which is the best deal? One way is to compare the unit prices between the two items. View this tip sheet to learn more! Read More Use unit prices to find […]
Canned Peaches 5 Ways
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Canned Peaches 5 Ways Download PDF Wish you could make simple recipes with food you already have on hand? Well, you can! Take canned peaches, for example. Half of a large peach is equivalent to a ½ cup of fruit. How creative can you get with it? Canned peaches are great for breakfast, dessert, drinks, […]
Build a Better Meal
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Build a Better Meal Download PDF It’s important to eat healthy, balanced meals every day! That means including all the food groups–fruits, veggies, grains, dairy, and protein–in your daily meals and snacks. Choose colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein. Remember to limit sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. You can […]
Asparagus Tips and Tricks
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Asparagus Tips and Tricks Download PDF Walking through the produce section can be difficult, especially when there is an endless amount of vegetables planted on the tables with a lack of explanation on how to prepare them. Next time you are in this situation, consider asparagus! Asparagus makes a delicious side to any protein source. […]