Category: healthy tips
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World Food Safety Day
Foodborne illness affects millions of people each year, creating a burden on individuals, families, communities, and healthcare systems. This World Food Safety Day (June 7), we recognize that safe food is essential for good health and that everyone has a role to play in reducing food safety risks. Small actions can make a big difference:…
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Celebrate Dairy Month
June is Dairy Month! Dairy includes: milk, yogurt, and cheese to name a few. Dairy provides important nutrients that support health at every stage of life. These foods are excellent sources of calcium, vitamin D, potassium, protein, and other essential nutrients that help build and maintain strong bones and support overall wellness. Try our EFNEP…
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Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month!
June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month—a great time to fuel your active lifestyle with nature’s healthy snacks! Whether you’re taking a walk, playing sports, gardening, or enjoying time outdoors, fruits and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, and hydration to help keep you energized. Pack easy, portable snacks such as apple slices, grapes, baby carrots,…
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September is Food Safety Education Month
Every day, you handle, cook, and prepare food for yourself and your loved ones. The steps you take can mean the difference between a healthy meal and a serious case of foodborne illness. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick from contaminated food. The good news? Most cases are preventable. Take time this month…
