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…
There’s so much to celebrate in the month of February. There’s Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, President’s Day and, if you love football, the Super Bowl. Gathering around the table and sharing a meal, good conversation and having a fun…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting your day with a healthy breakfast boosts energy, increases nutrient intake, supports heart health, and helps you manage weight. Breakfast boosts energy by signaling to our bodies to burn energy…
It’s a new year and with it comes the possibility of “new year, new me.” We hear this saying every year by the media, our friends and family, and maybe even ourselves. It’s the time of year where we all…
Winter is known as the season of hibernation. The animals hibernate to reduce the energy they use; we hibernate from the outside elements and stay indoors more. The greenery we once enjoyed hibernates until Spring’s arrival. However, this time of…
Staying healthy and active during the cold winter months can be challenging. The air is colder, the mornings are darker, and the days are shorter. It’s easy to lack the motivation to take care of our minds and bodies, but…
It’s November—the air is a little crisper, the leaves are bright colors of reds, oranges and yellows, and the national month of gratitude has begun. Now that fall is well underway you may be thinking of all the fun and…
Have you ever experienced cooking fatigue? It’s when a person feels exhausted and overwhelmed by the experience (or even the idea) of cooking. You may just feel “over it.” You are tired of looking up recipes, writing down the ingredients,…