SNAP-Ed News & Updates

2023 Volume 4-Issue 16

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.

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Start Summer with Nutrient Rich Dairy foods!

Cow's milk is an excellent source of

13 essential nutrients

including: protein, calcium, vitamins A, D

and B12, zinc, & potassium.

Low-fat & fat free dairy foods have the same nutrients as whole milk.

When eaten as part of a healthy diet dairy can help reduce the risk of:

Osteoporosis
Cardiovascular disease
High blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes.

Low-fat dairy is also good for:

Calcium = strength and growth of your bones and teeth
Low-fat or fat free dairy contains protein for quick muscles recovery.

Try these refreshing summer recipes to reach your daily dairy needs:

Peachy Pops - SNAP-Ed New York (snapedny.org)

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie - SNAP-Ed New York (snapedny.org)

Yogurt Popsicles - SNAP-Ed New York (snapedny.org)

A healthy eating pattern includes fat-free or low-fat dairy,

including milk, yogurt, cheese, and/or fortified soy beverages.

Recipe of the Week

Banana Berry Smoothie

This delicious smoothie is a breakfast both kids and adults will love!

For the recipe click here!

Have you checked out our Recipe Bank yet?

For more delicious recipes, tips & tricks and more please visit our SNAP-Ed N Y website.

Tips and Tricks

Save time, save money, while still eating healthy!

Build a Better Meal

Eating healthy, balanced meals every day is important! That means including all five food groups:

fruits vegetables, grains, dairy and protein. Remember to limit sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.

For ten tips on how to meet your

daily needs and build healthy meals click here!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Fruit and Vegetable Rx:

Ask your Provider for a referral!

Congratulations to Susan "Sue" Deschamps!

Pictured above is a Canton NC FVRx participant Sue Dechamps

along with SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Kristine Demeter. NC Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program through Cornell Cooperative Extension - SNAP-Ed, is a series of 6 workshops that are guided by a SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator. Participants are referred by their primary care provider. After each workshop, participants are given redeemable vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables. These vouchers are redeemable at participating local farmer's markets and retail stores. Talk to your primary care provider today and find out if you are eligible!

KIDS CORNER

Hey kids! Its National Dairy Month!

Can you find all the words ?

Upcoming Classes

Adults

Check out our Calendar

Click to see more upcoming classes!

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

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

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

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