March 2020
SAVE TIME. SAVE MONEY. EAT HEALTHY
SNAP-Ed News & Updates
SNAP-Ed New York has a new look!
Visit our website to get more information about recipes and tips for eating healthy for yourself and your family.
Welcome to SNAP-Ed!
SNAP-Ed is a FREE, confidential nutrition education program that helps families manage food resources during tough economic times. The Extension Nutrition Team of knowledgeable nutrition educators provide practical, hands-on activities and skills for healthy meal prep, as well as explore the importance of physical activity in a healthy lifestyle for the community members in the North Country.

The primary focus of our program is to promote food resource management skills, encourage healthy food and physical activity behaviors, weight management, increase consumption of nutrient dense foods, and develop skills to prepare low-cost, nutrient-dense recipes through food demonstrations.
Make it SNAP-ee!
Join our staff in learning new ways to eat healthy and stay active with a short video and fun hand outs for the family.
Recipe of the Week
Join our educators make an easy, quick, and delicious recipe for you and your family to enjoy!

Glazed Carrots

  • Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A
  • Carrots help clean your teeth and mouth
  • Frozen and canned carrots are just as nutritious as fresh


For the Kids...
Tips for Starting Simple
1) Focus on fruit
2) Vary your Veggies
3) Vary your protein routine
4) Make half your grains whole
5) Switch to low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt
6) Drink and eat less sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar

Sign up for Benefits now!
The Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. it can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet.

To find out more about SNAP Benefits and other assistance program you may be eligible for visit:

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

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