Energy Balance: Grades 5-8
Energy Balance: Grades 5-8 https://youtu.be/0-w-z6EANjk 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 understand the relationship of “calories burned/calories consumed” to energy balance and understand that WHOA foods contribute to additional calories that must be burned for the […]
The Amazing Substance Called Fiber
The Amazing Substance Called Fiber https://youtu.be/FW8BXhbN3ls Follow along with SNAP-Ed NY Nutritionist, Wanda, as as she shows you how to identify snack foods high in fiber. Learn how to eat healthy with our helpful videos! Play Play Play Play Previous Next Learn how to eat healthy with our helpful tip sheets!
Snacking Fruits: K-2
Snack Fruits: K-2 https://youtu.be/hgnDin_y_x4 In this lesson SNAP-Ed Nutritionist, Wanda, will show you how to identify fruits of a variety of colors, identify the health benefits of fruits, and recognize that fruits are a healthy snack. Follow along with the fruit train game! Learn how to eat healthy with our helpful videos! Play Play Play […]
Low Salt Snacking: Grades 5-8
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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! […]
Healthy Popcorn Hacks
Healthy Popcorn Hacks Download PDF Spice up this movie theater classic with some healthier alternatives. Instead of butter and salt, try olive oil, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Or make it sweet with vegetable oil, brown sugar, and cinnamon. View this tip sheet for some more great healthy popcorn hacks! Learn how to save time […]
