Tips & Videos

In this section, you’ll find tons of great tips, recipes and videos. Watch success stories. Learn how to eat smarter and move more. Snag a recipe for tonight—and much more. Enjoy!

Video: Everybody can live a healthy Life

Learn how PNEP’s Community Wellness Coordinators marshal resources to help those in the blind community live an active, healthy life.

Tip #212

Ask everyone to put their phones away— no phones = more talking.

Tip #159

Focus on each other at the table—talk about fun and happy things at mealtime.

Jeannie Kearby “Nutrition Education Led to Life Changes”

For Jeannie, the NEP programs brought her more than just amazing nutrition information & help stretching food dollars. The self-esteem she gained from taking control propelled her to even greater success—in working full-time, caring for her two children & attending college classes.
Tip #246

Try to eat whole grains. Look for the words “100% whole grain” or “100% whole wheat”.

Tip #237

Keep recipes simple—the simpler the menu, the less money and stress it will cost you.

Brenda Medina “From Student to Teacher”

When Brenda came to Indiana, she didn’t speak English & thought she was healthy.  When she became pregnant, she found she was vitamin deficient.  Thanks to the NEP, she learned how to get the vitamins & nutrients she needed. She liked the lessons so much that she became a NEP Advisor!

Video: Farmers Market

Get Your Fresh Fruit and Vegetables! Watch here to learn more about how Farmers’ Markets provides access to affordable, nutritious food and what the Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program is doing in your community to stay healthy and well!