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 Brenda

Brenda shares with you why she decided to become an nutrition educator and share helpful, money saving tips to the community.

Tip #179

Join a walking group, attend fitness classes at a gym, or play with the kids outside.

Tip #81

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

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 #192

Every snack should have two food groups, like add peanut butter to a whole-wheat mini bagel.

Tip #133

Offer water or fat-free or low-fat milk as beverage choices instead of sugary drinks.

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.

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.