If snacking is a big part of your day, take a look at Health Source’s Heart Healthy Snacks Blog. It is all about snacking in moderation and lists lots of yummy foods ideas to tide you over until your next meal!
https://www.healthsourceofohio.org/blog/2020/february/heart-healthy-snacks/
Snacks do not have to be boring. Check out Celebrate Your Plate’s Apple Crunch Yogurt bowl. It combines some of our favorite heart healthy foods into one tasty snack.
https://celebrateyourplate.org/recipes/apple-crunch-yogurt-bowl
If the winter blues are coming at you in full force, here is help to get out of that slump! Check out the Cleveland Clinic’s 11 Simple Healthy Habits that could change your mood and wellbeing for the better.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/11-simple-health-habits-worth-adopting-into-your-life/
Cran-Apple Crisp from CelebrateYourPlate.org has potential to become your new Thanksgiving staple. This gluten free option can be served warm or cold and is only 210 calories per serving!
Finding a dessert to prepare that is delicious as well as healthy can be difficult. If you enjoy the flavors of fall, try pumpkin pudding! Check out the recipe here: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/pumpkin-pudding
The CDC and ChooseMyPlate.gov both recommend that adults get 30 minutes of physical activity each day. If you find it hard to fit that into your day, check out these tips to increasing your physical activity at home and at work: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/resources/physical-activity-tips
Preparing tasty and healthy snacks can be easy! Celebrate Your Plate has a recipe for popcorn seasoned with chili and garlic powder that your family will enjoy. For the full recipe, click the following link: https://celebrateyourplate.org/recipes/seasoned-popcorn
When your stomach grumbles, but it is not time for lunch or dinner, have a snack! MyPlate.gov has great tips on preparing easy, fast, and healthy snacks. Check them out here: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate-mywins-tips-hacking-your-snacks-0.
Apples are in season so its time to visit your local orchard, grocery store, or farmers market. Try your fresh juicy apples in this recipe, Apple Overnight Oats!
You may have notice Farmers Markets popping up all summer but never stopped to check one out. It is not too late! Supporting your local economy is just one benefit from shopping a Farmers Market. Click the link below to see how these 10 tips can get you the most out of your visit!
