The best part about summer is spending time outdoors. Perhaps you've enjoyed a picnic in the backyard, a cookout around the campfire, or a barbecued dish on the grill. Did you know that warmer weather causes bacteria to multiply faster? This can lead to an increase in foodborne illnesses, putting a damper on your summer… Continue reading Safety In The Summer // Cantaloupe Salsa
As you and your family have adjusted to the new normal during a national pandemic, how is dinnertime going? Have you found solace in spending more time at the table with your family? Or has more family time at home created more work, and less time to be productive? I find myself caught somewhere in… Continue reading Cook Once, Eat Twice // A Week’s Worth of Recipes
What do you call a sad cantaloupe? Melon-choly. Cantaloupe is anything but sad! It is a delicious fruit full of nutrients, perfect to add to your summer menus. Do you know how to pick the perfect cantaloupe? First, take a look at the rind - the spot where the stem was attached. The rind should… Continue reading Cantaloupe – Anything, but sad! // Top Ten Ways to Enjoy
We all know that eating plenty of vegetables is an important part of a healthy diet. Do you get bored of eating veggies the same way over and over? With four simple steps you can create amazing veggies, with different flavors and textures. Choose a veggie or two, decide how you want to cook it,… Continue reading Create Amazing Veggies // Tomato Sandwich with Cucumber Spread
Did you know that many farmers markets in Utah are already open for the season? That’s right! The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has released a set of COVID-19 guidelines for Farmers Markets, creating safe environments to support our local growers and put healthy food on our tables. You can read more about the… Continue reading Eat Fresh. Buy Local! // Garden Veggie Pizza
For most people, time is the number one reason for not getting enough physical activity. With a busy schedule full of work, family, and household responsibilities, it can be tough to etch out the time for exercise. Acefitness.org tells us that people often assume to reap the benefits of exercise, they must complete strenuous activity… Continue reading Got Ten Minutes? Get Your Exercise In! // Mint Berry Popsicles
How do you enjoy green beans? Do you eat them fresh from your garden? Do you keep them canned in your pantry? Are there a few bags in the freezer? Any way you like them, green beans are low in calories, a great source of vitamins and minerals, and will help you reach the daily… Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Green Beans // Italian Green Bean Salad
May is National Egg Month! Eggs are an important part of the protein group and supply your body with high quality nutrients rich in amino acids. The Egg Nutrition Center shares great information about how the egg can benefit your brain, cardio-metabolic health, physical performance, and weight management. Click here to read more. Eggs can… Continue reading Create Easy Eggs // Bacon and Egg Potato Boats
Whether family meals are an every-day occurrence in your home or a new adventure, keeping a well-stocked pantry is essential in creating delicious and healthy meals that won’t break the bank. Did you know that home-cooked meals often contain less sodium, unhealthy fats and sugar than those prepared in a restaurant? Knowing how to stock… Continue reading Stock Your Pantry Like A Pro! // Taco Salad
Have you ever watched a child, moving here and there, dancing to and fro, and wondered where they get all their energy? When you are young, your body naturally wants to move more. Heath.gov shares a great fact sheet to encourage kids to move 60 minutes a day. You can check it out by clicking… Continue reading Create Fitness at Home // Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites
Family mealtime is a great way to connect with your family. A night of family fun may be just what you you need to combat the stress, fear, or anxiety you and your family may be feeling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Theme dinners are an easy way to make dinnertime more fun. Click here to… Continue reading Create A Pizza // Even the Kids Can Do It!
Have you wanted to try your hand at gardening but feel limited on space? Do you find herbs at the store too expensive? If you have a sunny window, you can grow your own herbs inside—no garden required! Herbs are a great way to add flavor to dishes and can be grown indoors all year… Continue reading Bring the Herbs Indoors // Chicken and Thyme Soup
Have you been taking extra precautions to keep you and your family safe and prepared during Covid-19? These precautions have possibly changed the way you prepare meals. You might even be utilizing local resources to obtain food for your family. Life is different now, and your meals and menu planning may reflect that change. The… Continue reading Food Planning and Covid-19 // Quick and Easy Fettuccine
We all know that we need exercise to be healthy. Do you enjoy exercise, or do you consider it a chore? Acefitness.org tells us that long-term success with health and fitness is possible only when we change how we think about health behaviors. If you think of exercise as a chore or an obligation, you… Continue reading Exercise – Chore or Choice? // Homemade Chicken Tenders & At Home Workouts
Have you been cooking more from home these last couple of weeks? When cooking from home, you might find yourself with fresh ingredients on hand. In order to prevent food waste, use fresh ingredients before they spoil. When I have extra veggies in the fridge, I make a stir fry - almost anything goes! Check… Continue reading Stir Fry – Almost Anything Goes! // Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Less than a month ago, I was packing my bags - ready to forget my worries and relax on the beach in Florida. By the time I returned, the world around me was spiraling out of control. This is a time of uncertainty -- globally and locally. The entire USU Extension Create Better Health… Continue reading Create Better Health and COVID19 // Resources to Help
Did you know that nutritious foods help with brain development and improve health? Nutritious foods are important for kids as they grow. Their bodies and brains need the nutrients found in healthy foods. Get Healthy Utah tells us that you can fuel your kids' future with school meals. Even though schools are closed right now… Continue reading Fuel Your Kids’ Future // Eat Meals at School
When you hear the term "processed food" what comes to your mind? Is it boxed macaroni, chips, and hamburgers at the drive through? Did you know that canned vegetables, frozen fruit, and whole wheat bread are also processed foods? Eatright.org tells us that "processed food" is any food that has been cooked, canned, frozen, or… Continue reading Is Processed Bad? // Three Bean Chili
Create Better Health loves school breakfast! Why? Because students who eat school breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy weight, drink more milk, and eat more fruit daily. Also, eating school breakfast is associated with lower rates of absenteeism, fewer behavioral problems, and higher grades and increased standardized test scores. My favorite part… Continue reading Launch Your Day // Utah School Breakfast Week
Imagine you are running a race. It is your first 5k. You have prepared and trained, but at times during the race, running is still a struggle. You try to focus on the finish line to get you through, but you are still fighting to hang on. Have you ever stopped to think that the… Continue reading Progress, Not Perfection // Jicama Orange Salsa
