SNAP-Ed is a FREE, confidential nutrition education program that helps families manage food resources during tough economic times. The Extension Nutrition Team of knowledgeable nutrition educators provide practical, hands-on activities, and skills for healthy meal prep, as well as explore the importance of physical activity in a healthy lifestyle for the community members in the North Country.
Visit our website for more recipes and tips for eating healthy for yourself and your family.
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February is Heart Health Month! |
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Studies show that about 895,000 people in New York have coronary heart disease.
You can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy!
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Get Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Checked
High blood pressure and high blood cholesterol are two of the major risk factors for heart disease! Visit your doctor for regular check-ups, especially if you have a family history of heart disease.
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Choose Heart-Healthy Foods
Heart-healthy foods include, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, protein-rich foods, such as, lean meats, nuts, legumes, eggs, fish.
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Aim for a Healthy Weight
Talk with your doctor to find out what "your" healthy weight should be. Eating healthy and exercising regularly are some ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese increases the chances of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breathing issues and certain types of cancer.
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Get Regular Physical Activity
Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none including, walking, dancing, swimming, yoga, gardening, and some housework. Being physically active is one of the best ways to keep your heart and lungs healthy!
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Manage Stress
Research suggests that excessive stress over periods of time can serve as a trigger for a heart attack in some people. Stress can contribute to high blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors. Consider healthy stress reducing activities such as: Talk to a professional counselor, partake in a stress management program, practice meditation, stay physically active, try relaxation techniques, and talking with family, friends, and community or religious support groups.
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Quit Smoking
Smoking can raise your risk of heart disease and heart attack and worsen other heart disease risk factors. Talk with your doctor about the different programs and products to help you quit smoking. For free help and support you can contact the National Cancer Institute's Smoking Quitline at 1-877-448-7848.
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Get Enough Good-Quality Sleep
Over time, not getting enough quality sleep, called sleep deficiency, can raise your risk of heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. Sleep helps heal and repair your heart and blood vessels. It also helps, maintain a healthy balance of hormones that make you feel hungry or full, support healthy growth and development, and support a healthy immune system. For help on ways to get enough good-quality sleep and how much sleep you should have visit Heart-Healthy Living - Get Enough Good-Quality Sleep | NHLBI, NIH.
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Do what it takes to have a healthy heart!
Healthy eating for a strong heart beating!
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To find out more about American Heart Health Month in February 2023
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Personal Pizza
Try topping with a variety of fruit and vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, pineapple, and tomato. Add cut up cooked meat like chicken or sausage.
Have you checked out our Recipe Bank yet?
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Hey Kids!
Can you find your way through the Valentine's Day Healthy Heart Maze?
(Click on the image below to print the sheet and get the answer key.)
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SNAP-ED North Country Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program (NC FVRx)!
The nutrition educators are holding workshops in 5 different townships (Ogdensburg, Gouverneur, Canton, Potsdam, and Massena) in St. Lawrence County to try and keep the program running throughout the winter months. Participants can utilize the local Save-a-lot stores to redeem vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as a handful of produce farmers in the area that have winter veggies. We plan on being in many more townships in the surrounding areas soon! If you are interested in participating in the NC FVRx program, talk to your local healthcare provider!
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Check out our Calendar
to see more upcoming classes!
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Sign up for Benefits now! |
The Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. it can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet.
To find out more about SNAP Benefits and other assistance program you may be eligible for visit: mybenefits.ny.gov
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If you need help applying for SNAP, call or email a Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator. NOEP Coordinators tell you if you may be eligible for SNAP, answer any questions you may have, and help you complete and submit your application. It is free and confidential.
St. Lawrence- Maximizing Independent Living Center- 315-764-9442 x405
Jefferson- Outreach Coordinator of Food Bank of NNY. -315-437-1899 x279
Clinton -Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.- 518-563-4022 x112
Franklin- Maximizing Independent Living Center -518-483-2151
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This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.
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