SNAP-Ed News & Updates

2023 Volume 4-Issue 18

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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Staying hydrated is important

in the summer and all year long!

Water is important for everyone! Our bodies are made up of over half our body weight in water. Our blood is made up of 83% water. So, making sure that we are getting our daily intake of water is very important!

What does water do to help keep our bodies healthy?

Through sweat and perspiration water helps regulate our body temperatures.
Water helps to moisturize your skin and helps to reduce unsightly wrinkles.
Digestion of food needs water to help the process.
Eyes, nose and mouth moisture also comes from our water intake.
Your kidneys and liver need water to help flush out toxins and waste.
Water also helps to lubricate the joints in your body.
Water helps to absorb nutrients as well as dissolve water soluble vitamins and minerals.

Now that we know why we should be drinking water to keep

our bodies hydrated, let's talk about some tips to make it easier.

There are many water tracking apps now available for phones that can keep you on track and hydrated.
Try purchasing a reusable water bottle or cup that suits your personality and style to help make water more appealing.
You can also add some fruit or fruit slices and herbs to your water. Oranges, lemon, lime, berries, and mint are just a few favorites.
Have you ever thought about eating your water? Watermelon, cucumbers, oranges, and tomatoes are packed with water.
If you're missing that fizz from soda, try an unsweetened flavored sparkling water. It is much better for you than those sugary sodas.

It is recommended that you drink 8-12 cups a day. Remember everyone is different. You can also ask your health care provider for their recommendations.

Would you like some tips on how you can Rethink Your Drink? Click Here!

Recipe of the Week

Smoky Mustard Maple Salmon

It doesn't get much easier - or more delicious - than this ultra - fast salmon recipe. The sweetness of the maple balances the tangy mustard while spices like smoked paprika or ground chipotle adds even more flavor!

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!

Prepping for Potlucks

A fun way to spend some time with family, friends, and colleagues are parties and potlucks! You may even discover foods you have never tried, or new recipes. Potlucks can offer dishes with many food groups!

Set yourself up to make healthy choices with these tips. click here!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Healthy Snacks and Physical Activity

Go Hand-in-Hand at the

Akwesasne Intensive Preventive Program

SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators have been bringing nutrition and activity workshops to Akwesasne's Intensive Preventive Program (IPP) clients and staff. Clients and staff learn about the Native MyPlate and the importance of eating foods from all five food groups: fruits and vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy.

They also learn how to read labels. Clients are involved in hands on food demonstrations as well as learning the importance of moving our bodies with physical activity.

A big shout out to goes to IPP staff for doing a complete overhaul of the snacks that are given to clients by switching to snacks less in added sugar. Great Job! The IPP program also provide an incentive raffle at the end of each workshop for the clients who participate! Some of the raffle items have included air fryers, sandwich makers, blenders, pots and pan sets, among many more!

Thank you IPP for partnering with SNAP-Ed!!

KIDS CORNER

Hey kids! Can you find all the

words including the five food groups ?

Upcoming Classes

Adults

Check out our Calendar

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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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