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Add Color for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!

May 30, 2025 by julie.ommert

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month—a great time to enjoy fresh produce. Many fruits and vegetables are in season now, making them tastier, fresher, and often cheaper. Buying in season is a smart way to save money and eat well. Carrots, potatoes, and greens are easy to use in many meals and are widely available. Bananas, grapes, apples, and oranges are usually the most budget-friendly fruits all year round.

Try one of our colorful recipes:

Rainbow of Vegetables Stir Fry

Red, White and Blue Salad

MyPlate Pizza

Filed Under: healthy tips, Physical Activity

June is National Great Outdoors Month!

May 30, 2025 by julie.ommert

Spending time in nature is associated with enhanced cognitive function, improved mood, better mental health, and greater emotional well-being.
A sense of connection to nature can offer similar well-being benefits, even for those who don’t spend much time outdoors.
Both green spaces, like parks and forests, and blue spaces, such as lakes and oceans, contribute positively to well-being, even urban parks and street trees can have a meaningful impact.

Here are some ways to help celebrate:

National Fishing and Boating Week – June 1-8 – get out and make memories! 

On the first Saturday in June of each year (June 7, 2025), everyone in Texas can fish recreationally without licenses or endorsement!

National Trails Day – June 7 – get out and enjoy trails in or near your community!

National Get Outdoors Day – June 14 – get out and hike, bike, or view nature!

Great American Campout – get out and enjoy time with family or friends!

 

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Celebrate National Beef Month with Flavor and Nutrition!

May 15, 2025 by julie.ommert

Let’s recognize the delicious, nutritious, and economic value of beef. Did you know there are 29 cuts of beef that meet USDA guidelines for lean? With thoughtful planning and preparation, beef can be a healthy, flavorful part of your meals.

Lean beef is a powerhouse of nutrients. Just one three-ounce cooked serving provides 10 essential nutrients, including protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins—all vital for a strong and healthy body.

Celebrate by exploring new recipes, learning cooking tips, and following food safety best practices. Make beef a wholesome and delicious part of your plate!

Filed Under: healthy tips, recipes

Food of the Month

March 30, 2025 by julie.ommert

 

 

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May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month!

March 30, 2025 by julie.ommert

Get moving: Try a new sport, take daily walks, or set a workout goal. 🏃‍♀️⚽💪

Promote health: Physical activity helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improves mental well-being.

Encourage others: Whether you’re part of a school, workplace, or community group, you can inspire others to be more active.

 

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This work is supported by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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