Amazing Fiber
Amazing Fiber https://youtu.be/KJsCueulvT4 Generally, we divide food into 5 groups, but it’s also important to identify food based on whether or not it has fiber. What is fiber? All fiber comes from plants. Whole fruits and whole grains are high in fiber, while processed foods (which tend to be less colorful) are lower in fiber. […]
Bell Peppers: Tips and Tricks
Bell Peppers: Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/S0SkDT2yf8c It’s important to make half of your plate fruits and vegetables. One great option is bell peppers! Bell peppers are a warm season vegetable that grows during the summer and early fall. They come in several different colors. Did you know that red, yellow, and orange bell peppers all […]
Eat Healthy Farmer’s Market Step 2
Eat Healthy at the Farmer’s Market – Step 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnsBG7i4sn8 Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutrition Educator, Mallory, as she shows you the second step to eating healthy on budget! Welcome to Farmer’s Market Edition – Step 2. The second step of eating healthy on a budget is to get the most out of your […]
Rethink Your Drink
Rethink Your Drink https://youtu.be/GZ4TYaksYWw Rethink Your Drink and learn about “WHOA,” “GO,” and “SLOW” drinks! Another helpful video from your friends at SNAP-Ed NY! “Woah” DrinksThese are drinks that are best to be avoided altogether including sodas, sweet tea, and sports drinks. Excessive drinking of these beverages can cause weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart […]
Fun With Food Groups
Fun With Food Groups https://youtu.be/y5iqEJKPWCo What does it mean to be healthy? You might’ve said things like “eat more fruits and vegetables”, “drink more water”, ”eat less”, or “try to avoid junk food”. All great answers! To be healthy means that we eat healthily and get enough physical activity. A tool that’ll help you eat […]
Eat Smart, Live Strong
Eat Smart, Live Strong https://youtu.be/BNRpoH9BayM Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutrition Educators as they show you how to reach your goals. Try to eat at least 3 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables each day and fit in at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. What is a goal you […]
Eat Healthy Farmer’s Market Step 1
Eat Healthy at the Farmer’s Market, Step 1 https://youtu.be/XtuSNLltj8I Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutrition Educator, Mary Ann, as she shows you the first step (out of three) to eating healthy on a budget using your local farmer’s market! The first step in eating healthy on a budget is planning! It’s important to make a […]
Eating Better on a Budget
Eating Better on a Budget https://youtu.be/aClFo21tUzg Eating more fruits and veggies doesn’t have to break the bank! Why should you eat more fruits and vegetables? It’s true what they say – you are what you eat! Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet can help you from getting sick. They are low in calories […]
Eat Affordably Farmer’s Market Step 3
Eat Affordably at the Farmer’s Market, Step 3 https://youtu.be/nuWfeSWcdi4 Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutrition Educator, Mary Ann, as she shows you the third and final step to eating healthy on a budget using your local farmer’s market! Making a second meal, or adding another side dish to leftovers allows you to stretch your meal […]
How To Make Stock With Kitchen Scraps
How To Make Stock With Kitchen Scraps https://youtu.be/J3YdkH7-lEw Soups and stews are great to cook when you have time. You can make a big batch and store it in small containers to have a quick healthy meal when time is tight later in the week. Soups and stews are one-pot meals that you can make easily. […]
Kale Tips and Tricks
Kale Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/itSjn8LTubI MyPlate suggests making half your plate fruits and vegetables. They come many flavors, textures, and colors. With all this variety, it can be hard to keep track of how to store and use each one. Here you’ll learn how to get the most out of your kale and save money […]
Tomatoes Tips and Tricks
Tomatoes: Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/SzTVw92hHsE MyPlate suggests making half your plate fruits and vegetables. Luckily they come in a variety of colors, flavors, and textures, so even if you don’t like one fruit or vegetable, you might like another one. With all this variety, it can be hard to keep track of how to store […]
Basil Tips and Tricks
Basil: Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/oBEaz4QS0hE Cooking with Flavor Everything we eat and drink matters. Too much saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars can negatively affect our health, so we want to limit these. Luckily, we can still use spices, herbs, and even fruits and vegetables to add flavor in a healthy way. But with so […]
Nutrition Facts Label
Nutrition Facts Label https://youtu.be/1j5_SkMZ768 How can we find nutrition information on food labels to determine how healthy some snack foods are? “WOAH” FoodsThese are mostly processed foods that have a lot of solid fat, salt, or added sugar adding a lot of calories, or added energy, to our diet without adding any nutrients. These foods […]
Zucchini Tips and Tricks
Zucchini: Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/FfagYG37pLc The MyPlate suggests varying your vegetables. Luckily, there are dozens to choose from and they come in many forms: fresh, canned, frozen, whole, or cut up. Because of this, it can be difficult to keep track of how to store each one. Zucchini is a summer squash and falls under […]
