Happy Spring SNAP Families! Exercise is an important part of living a healthy life. Physical activity provides better sleeping patterns, increases confidence, sharpens memory (better grades for children), and builds a solid foundation for overall well-being. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans…
The beginning of a new year marks a fresh start for everyone. What are your goals for 2021? Do you want to pick up a new physical activity or try a new recipe MAHealthyFoodsinaSNAP is here for resources- and beyond…
It’s almost Halloween, the spookiest time of year. Let’s look at all the ways we can have fun. In this blog post, we’ll explore a few low-cost ideas for celebrating Halloween with your family. Bake some tasty treats! If you’re…
Whether you’re old or young, properly stretching before and after going on a hike or jumping in the pool this summer can have positive benefits on your health. In this blog post, we’ll highlight a few of those benefits and…
Wash out your water bottles and whip up some trail mix – summertime is here and the weather is great for a family hike! Take a look at a few of our favorite family-friendly trails across Massachusetts below. Happy trails! Central Massachusetts…
The end of this year’s school year has been like no other. It’s (finally) time to plan for summer. if your school has been providing meals they will continue to do so throughout the summer. To find out more, go…
You don’t need a gym membership or expensive equipment to get a good workout! In this blog post, we’ll look at a few exercises you can do right from home to help you get healthy and improve the way you…
Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month? Let’s see how we can do that! How much activity do we need? Little ones between three and five years old need to be active throughout the day. Youth…
Having trouble getting your kids to eat vegetables? One sure way to engage and teach young people about the importance of healthy eating is to show them how to grow their own food. Why not start with a container garden? Your garden…
February is often thought of as the month for all things related to love, but you may not have thought that this relates to the health of your heart as well! In this blog post, we’ll share a couple of…
