Massachusetts SNAP-Ed has been providing nutrition education and promoting physically active lifestyles for SNAP eligible individuals and families since 1996. That’s right, 30 YEARS! If you are unaware, SNAP-Ed has always been a federally funded program, and funding at this…
Have you ever planned out a meal, set out all the ingredients and then realize that you are missing that “one thing”? It can be frustrating. You realize that you either must step out and go to the store to…
In previous blog posts we have talked about cooking fatigue, ways to organize your kitchen, meal planning and shopping with intention. Here are additional tips for making your time in the kitchen less stressful. Start With the Basics Let’s start…
Let’s talk snacks! Now that Spring is here you may be finding yourself spending more time outdoors and on the go. Sunny days, blooming flowers and spring sports are a few reasons why now is the perfect time to lace…
Welcome to April! It’s the month of longer sunny days as Spring has officially sprung. If you haven’t been able to make headway into your new year’s resolutions or new year’s goals now is the perfect time to start. Spring…
Happy fourth week of National Nutrition Month®. This week we want to talk about feeling good by implementing healthy habits. Do you ever stop and ponder just how beautiful it is to have a body to care for? Regardless of…
Welcome to week three of National Nutrition Month®. This week the focus is on how to nourish ourselves and stay within our budget. We’ve got cooking tips, meal prep ideas, and other resources that can help keep your costs down…
Welcome to week two of National Nutrition Month®. This week the focus is on how to find accurate sources for nutrition information. Sounds simple, so why is it so hard! We want to make understanding nutrition less complicated and provide…
It’s March, which means it’s National Nutrition Month®. This year’s theme is “Discover the Power of Nutrition.” Together we will take time each week to learn how to make informed food choices and how to incorporate evidence-based eating habits that will…
February is the month of hearts. You may be thinking of Valentine’s Day and hearts of love. While this is true, we here at SNAP-Ed are thinking of another reason why February is the month of hearts. February is known…