How to Keep Produce Fresh

How to Keep Produce Fresh Download PDF Americans toss about 19% of vegetables and 14% of the fruits they buy. In addition, fruits and vegetables are often stored improperly. This can cause them to go spoil quickly. Ensure you are storing your food correctly and safely to reduce food waste! Learn how to save money […]

Eat Right and Reduce Food Waste

Eat Right and Reduce Food Waste Download People rarely talk about the foods they toss out, yet the topic of food waste is getting more attention these days. It’s been estimated that Americans throw away 90 billion pounds of food each year, either at home or when eating out. And that doesn’t even include the […]

Find Creative Ways to Use Leftovers

Find Creative Ways to Use Leftovers Download PDF Instead of throwing food away, you can save time and money by using your leftovers. Here are some practical tips to help you do that! Learn how to save time and money with our helpful videos! Play Play Play Play Previous Next Learn how to save time […]

Eating Better on a Budget

Eating Better on a Budget Download English PDF Download Spanish PDF Are you looking to eat healthier without breaking the bank? Here are 10 tips for eating better on a budget. Not only will you be able to save money, but you’ll also be able to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals that will help you […]

Food Mixes in a Jar

Food Mixes in a Jar Download PDF When the holiday season rolls around, many family budgets become strained. With a long list of family and friends, finding enough money to go around may be challenging. To help reduce the stress of your next holiday season, try making gifts instead of purchasing them. Learn how to […]

Spinach: Tips and Tricks

Spinach: Tips and Tricks https://youtu.be/peQwwRPWnjs Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutritionist, Caitlin, as she demonstrates how to save time, save money and eat healthy with these spinach tips and tricks! Read More Today we’ll be saving time, saving money and eating healthy with spinach. This tender, leafy green is a staple because it can be […]

Peas: Tips and Tricks

Peas: Tips and Tricks Video https://youtu.be/ncSUIfr4CZM Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutritionist, Whitney, as she demonstrates how to save time, save money and eat healthy with these peas tips and tricks! There are dozens of peas to choose from, and they come in many forms—fresh, frozen, canned, whole or even cut up. With all of […]

Sweet Potato Basics

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 […]

Half Grains to Whole Grains

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, […]

Corn 5 Ways

Corn 5 Ways Download PDF What simple recipes can you make with food you already have on hand? There are many dishes you can make with canned or frozen corn including chili, taquitos, salad, and more. Check out this fun infographic for more ideas! Source: https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2018/03/22/vary-your-veggies-without-high-cost-corn-five-different-ways Learn how to save time with our helpful videos! […]

Guide to New York Produce

Guide to New York Produce Download PDF Do you live in New York and are you curious about the best time to get that perfectly crisp apple? Look no further! Use this tip sheet next time you are shopping so you know what produce is local and fresh. Learn how to save time with our […]

Planning Meals for a Family

Meals for a Family Download PDF Eating at restaurants and fast-food places can be exciting. It can also be expensive and usually take more time than just cooking at home. Meal planning for a family can seem overwhelming. If you plan ahead, it will save time and effort in the long run. Eating at home […]

Comparison Shopping Tips

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! Learn how to save money with our […]

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 […]

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 […]