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: Community Gardens

Access to healthy, nutritious food is growing! Learn how the Community Gardens in your area provide fresh produce for food pantries and what the Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program is doing in your community to stay healthy and well!

Tip #17

Buy frozen vegetables! They are as good for you as fresh and may cost less.

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 #55

Plan for all weather conditions—try mall walking, indoor swimming, or active video games.

Tip #237

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

Suzanna Johnson “Turning Goals into Reality”

Suzanna found free NEP programs after her daughter, Rebekah, participated in a school program & shared what she learned. Suzanna took lessons, learned about nutrition, food safety & physical activity. She credits the program with turning a healthy, happy life into reality.

Video: Heroes. Real People. Real Tips. Meet Jessica

Jessica talks about how healthy meals and easy-to-do exercise helps her keep pace with her very active son.