Stepping Out of Hibernation

Spring is here. The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are rising. In addition to all of the wonderful fruits and vegetables, warmer weather gives us the chance to get out of the house and enjoy the benefits of physical activity. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend adults engage in a minimum of 2½ hours each week of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity a week. 

Examples of moderate-intensity aerobic activities include: 

• Walking (about 3½ miles per hour) 
• Water aerobics Bicycling (less than 10 mph) 
• Dancing 
• General yard work 

Examples of vigorous-intensity activities include: 

• Race-walking (4½ mph) 
• Jogging, running (5 mph) 
• Swimming laps 
• Bicycling (faster than 10 mph) 
• Aerobics

Let's Get Movin'!

“April NO Fools” 



This is not a joke. Time to challenge yourself by perfecting your push-ups. Find a place on the floor and complete 5-10 push-ups. Complete this challenge once every day until the end of the month.

Harvest of the Month

Produce Tips

• Look for plump berries with a natural shine, rich red color, bright green caps, and a sweet smell.
• Store unwashed strawberries in the refrigerator for up to three days.
• Before serving, use cool water to gently wash strawberries with the green caps still attached.
• Look for no-sugar-added frozen strawberries.

Home Grown Facts



• Every state grows strawberries, but North Carolina is the fourth largest producer of strawberries in the US.
• Almost all strawberries grown in North Carolina are eaten right here!
• Strawberries that are grown and sold locally are picked riper and travel shorter distances to market, so they are fresher and tastier!

https://ncstepstohealth.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/NC-HOTM-Strawberry-English.pdf?fwd=no

Strawberry Smore's

Ingredients

• 2 strawberries
• 1 graham cracker (broken in half)
• 1/8 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla (2 tablespoons)

Directions

1. Rinse the strawberries in water.
2. Slice the strawberries.
3. Add the yogurt and strawberries to 1/2 of graham cracker.
4. Top with the other 1/2 of graham cracker.

Kids Corner

SNAP provides monetary assistance to supplement the food budget for households that meet the financial and resource requirements.

Foods available under SNAP:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat, poultry, and fish
• Dairy products
• Breads and cereals
• Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
• Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat

For questions or assistance, call (336) 422-7758 or email fnsoutreach@secondharvestnwnc.org