Let’s Garden!
Have you ever wanted to start a garden but didn’t know where or how to start? Did you know we live in a state with lots of resources for gardeners like us (new ones!)? Read on to find out how…
Category Healthy You
Dietary Diversity
Since April is Celebrate Diversity Month let’s talk about Dietary Diversity! Dietary diversity is another name for a well-balanced diet. This means we need to include all five food groups in our meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Our…
Sharing Your Family’s Cultural Foods and Cooking Traditions with Children
This month Massachusetts SNAP-Ed is joining in on the celebration of National Nutrition Month. We will be having a series of blogs on a variety of topics including Eating a Variety of Nutritious Foods, Healthy Physical Activity Goals, Planning Your…
Taking Care of #OurHearts in February!
How are you doing? Welcome to February! While it may be the shortest month it’s an important one. February is all about #OurHearts and how to take care of it. Read on! When we take care of #OurHearts we’re taking…
Raising a Heart-Healthy Child
What is a Heart Healthy Child? A heart-healthy child is one that eats foods low in fat, enjoys well-balanced meals, is physically active for 60 minutes each day, and grows up making the healthy choice, the easy choice. Parents that…
Shop Simple with MyPlate!
When the Dietary Guidelines were updated in 2020 www.MyPlate.gov was given a reboot. There are many new tools that make eating healthier easy, simple, and fun! Let’s go explore. MyPlate.org is easier to navigate than ever. Looking for a healthy recipe? Check…
Mindful Eating
What a year! We have chatted about fruits and vegetables, home gardens, farmers’ markets, holiday leftovers, and making your own food-related presents. I have given you directions, book resources, dancing videos, and hopefully a smile to share with your family…
Broc’s Peachy August Blog: It’s National Peach Month!
Peaches, the fuzzy fruit that just screams summertime! Its juicy flesh satisfies the parched palate and checks off all the nutritional needs of our bodies. With many varieties to choose from, you can find one that matches your taste for…
The Importance of Hydration in Children
Welcome to Summer, Families! Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and outside activities. With children out of school and parents juggling work and child care or keeping the children busy at home, days are filled with endless activities and decisions. …
Happy 10th Birthday MyPlate!
Hard to believe MyPlate is turning 10. We would like to take some time to look back on the past ten years and then look at what we can do to celebrate MyPlate’s birthday. MyPlate was developed in 2011 when…