Seasoning Spices are usually defined as the roots, bark, or seeds of various plants. Herbs are usually defined as leaves. Salt is neither an herb nor a spice! Herbs are plants with savory properties that help add flavor to food and adding more visual appeal. Most herbs and spices lose flavor and color with age.… Continue reading Spice it Up // Seasoning Blends
In today's fast-paced world, prioritizing our health and well-being can often feel overwhelming. However, with the right knowledge and guidance, creating a healthier lifestyle becomes much more attainable. That's why we are thrilled to share with you the Create Better Health SNAP-Ed Online course. Developed with a focus on practicality, inclusivity, and evidence-based information, this… Continue reading Building Healthy Habits: Enroll in the Create Better Health SNAP-Ed Online Course
Food safety is not something you practice at home alone it starts the moment you enter the grocery store. When grocery shopping separate raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs from other foods by using plastic bags, if available. Once you get to check out try and bag meat, poultry, and seafood separately from other food… Continue reading Separate: Don’t Cross Contaminate // Create Safe Food
Are you struggling to afford healthy food for yourself and your family? You're not alone. Many people are feeling the pinch of increased living costs, including rising food prices. But there's hope. The Create Better Health Utah SNAP-Ed Online course is a free resource that can help you learn how to eat healthy on a… Continue reading Fight the Rising Costs of Living with Create Better Health Utah SNAP-Ed Online
It is Every Kid Healthy Week, a national celebration that highlights the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and learning. If your school or community isn't participating in Every Kid Healthy Week, celebrate at home by promoting emotional wells, healthy food choices, and physical activity. For example: Mindful Monday: Talk to your children about social emotional… Continue reading Every Kid Healthy Week // A Celebration of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Learning
CREATE Easy Meals with CREATE Guides Have you used our “Create guides” yet? We have TWELVE create guides to help you create meals with ingredients you have on hand and save money. It is frustrating to find a recipe that looks appetizing only to find out it uses ingredients you’ve never heard of and will… Continue reading Save Money // Use Ingredients On-Hand
This salad is perfect as a light and healthy lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The combination of sweet strawberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and tangy dressing pairs perfectly with the fresh and earthy flavor of baby spinach. Nutritional Benefits This salad is packed with highly nutritious foods that offer a wide range of… Continue reading Easy Spring Recipe: Strawberry and Spinach Salad With Sunflower Seeds
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month®. It’s a great time to focus on the basics of a healthy diet and set a few goals to be healthier. This year, the theme of National Nutrition Month® is “Fuel for the Future”. Our health habits today impact our future. Make some goals this… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® // Fuel for the Future
You’ve seen the bags of dried beans sitting on the shelves of the grocery store, but have you ever tried cooking with them? It is easier than you would think, it just takes a little planning ahead of time. In this post, you'll find information on the benefits of dry beans, plus some mouthwatering recipes… Continue reading The Benefits of Dry Beans – Bean Burrito Bowl with Elote
In June of 2011 MyPlate was released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It was created to support the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPlate replaced the 1990’s MyPyramid. Did you know that the Dietary Guidelines are updated every five years? They sure are! Starting in 1980 they have been issued by the… Continue reading MyPlate vs MyPyramid // Do You Know the Difference?
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How much water do you drink daily? Often you will hear the 8x8 rule recited, meaning eight 8-ounce glasses or 64 ounces. Or maybe you’ve heard you need an ounce per pound of body weight but how much do you really need? Well, it depends. Factors such age age, sex, medical conditions, activity level, and… Continue reading Happy Hydrating // Hydration Tips
As we ring in the year many of us are setting goals, making plans, and full of motivation. If you haven’t set your goals yet, I’d encourage you to make SMART Goals. SMART GOALS SMART is an acronym for: Specific: Well defined, clear, and unambiguous Measurable: With specific criteria that measure your progress… Continue reading Start Smarter // Set SMART Goals
Winter is always a hard time for me. With the freezing temperatures, less sunlight, and even snowy weather, it can often make it difficult for us to stay active. But that does not have to be the case. Let’s talk about how physical activity can help fight those winter blues and some tips and tricks… Continue reading Fighting the Winter Blues // Tips to Stay Physically Active
There are so many recipes to avoid wasting any Thanksgiving leftovers – make sure to check them out! Leftoverpallooza I Leftoverpallooza II Mashed Potato Turkey Bites Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole Turkey Stew / Estofado de Pavo Turkey Tostadas / Tostadas de Pavo Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas / Quesadillas de Frijol Negro y Batata Broccoli Potato Soup / Sopa de Brócoli y Papa … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving! // Leftovers
Happy Thanksgiving! This time of year always makes me feel so grateful for what I have. I decided to enlist the help of the wonderful Create Better Health ambassadors, supervisors, and State Office to see what they are thankful for this year, and hope that you will be able to make a list, as well. … Continue reading A Grateful Thanksgiving // What are you grateful for?
Emma Parkhurst, Assistant Professor, Health & Wellness at Utah State University Extension, is teaming up with Utah Public Radio. She'll be hosting a podcast all about Utah specialty crops - products that are unique to our state. Each podcast will feature some of these crops, their health benefits, and the role they play in helping Utahns… Continue reading Cropping Up // Utah Specialty Crop Podcast
Did you know that the communication and relationship skills learned at the dinner table help prepare you and your family for life's ups and downs? The FMI Foundation tells us all about it with their Family Meals Movement. But what if family mealtime feels less like a time of family togetherness and more like a… Continue reading Survive the Ups and Downs with Family Mealtime // Sesame Chicken
Are you looking for an easy way to help your community? The “Buy Produce for Your Neighbor,” program is a food drive designed to help those in need of fresh produce. Held at select farmers markets in Utah, you can purchase extra produce to be donated to the local food pantry. Here's how it works:… Continue reading Looking to Help? // Buy Produce for Your Neighbor
Emma Parkhurst, Assistant Professor, Health & Wellness at Utah State University Extension, is teaming up with Utah Public Radio. She'll be hosting a podcast all about Utah specialty crops - products that are unique to our state. Each podcast will feature some of these crops, their health benefits, and the role they play in helping Utahns… Continue reading Cropping Up // Utah Specialty Crop Podcast
