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: Meet Patty Sanders | Nutrition Education Program Advisor

Patty Sanders talks about why her lessons are so exciting.

Tip #246

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

Tip #77

Eat meals with your children whenever possible–even let them help you make the meal.

Jessica Harkness “Eating Together & Healthy!”

Pizza & soda used to be a typical meal for Jessica & Mikel. After taking free NEP programs, dinner is baked chicken, rice, vegetables and water. “I’m doing a good job of being a mom,” said Jessica. “Saving money, stretching the budget & eating healthy meals together are proof of that!”
Tip #48

Make your kids laugh. Keep mealtime upbeat and stress free.

Tip #64

Chores can be exercise, too. Clean the house, wash the car, or mow the lawn.

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 Shannon

Shannon discusses why she is so thankful for the free classes and how they have helped keep her family healthy on a budget.