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: 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.

Tip #81

Get active for at least 10 minutes at a time. Like, add a 10-minute walk at lunchtime.

Tip #293

Eat a naturally sweet dessert—fruit!

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 #246

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

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: Helping All Kids Get Healthy

Being physically active for a lifetime starts at a young age. Hear more about the partnership between PNEP sponsored programs and local educators.