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Be Healthy PA is a social marketing campaign launched by the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network (PA NEN) in 2019 to improve diets and increase the levels of physical activity of SNAP-Ed participants across the state. Our mission is to ensure everyone can access the information and tools they need to improve their lives. Our website is a helpful resource, offering dietary information, fun exercises, and nutritious recipes.

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Oven-Fried Yucca

Yucca is a starchy vegetable with a taste and texture similar to white potatoes. Enjoy this yucca side dish with one of your favorite protein- or vegetable-based entrees.

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Recipe Makes: 6 servings

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Asparagus is in season in Pennsylvania from April Asparagus is in season in Pennsylvania from April through June. It can be eaten raw. It can also be added to dishes such as pasta, casseroles, soups, or omelets. Cooking methods include steaming, roasting, grilling, and sautéing. 

Taking advantage of fresh, seasonal produce and growing your own fruits and vegetables can improve your family’s health and save money. For a healthier you visit BeHealthyPA.org today.

La temporada de espárragos en Pensilvania va de abril a junio. El espárrago se puede comer crudo. También se puede añadir a platos como pasta, guisados, sopas y tortillas de huevos. Las formas de cocinarlos incluyen al vapor, a la parrilla, asados y salteados. 

Aprovechar los productos frescos de temporada y cultivar sus propias frutas y verduras puede mejorar la salud de su familia y ahorrar dinero. Para una vida más saludable visite BeHealthyPA.org hoy mismo.
Pulling on these rubbery exercise bands builds mus Pulling on these rubbery exercise bands builds muscle strength. They cost just a few dollars — and you can use them anywhere!
See how you can build more activity into your day. You may already be more active than you think! You may already be more active than you think!
For a healthier you visit BeHealthyPA.org today.

Jalar estas bandas de goma sirve para fortalecer los brazos. Solo cuestan unos pocos dólares y puedes usarlas en cualquier lugar.
Ver cómo puedes agregar más actividad física a tus días. ¡Quizás ya eres más activa de lo que piensas!
Para una vida más saludable visite BeHealthyPA.org hoy mismo.
Smart food shopping could mean big savings! Use th Smart food shopping could mean big savings! Use these tips to buy healthy food for the whole family while staying within the budget!

Make a Shopping List. Stick to It. Plan your list around foods your family will eat. Making a list will keep you on track and stop you from impulse buying items that don’t fit within your budget.

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What your body needs to stay physically active is What your body needs to stay physically active is dependent on your age and intensity of the activity. The Physical Activity Guidelines will help you determine how much activity you need:
3-5 years old: Physical activity every day throughout the day. Active play through a variety of enjoyable physical activities.
5-11 years old: At least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity daily.
12-17 years old: At least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity daily.
18-64 years old: At least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more.
65 years and older: At least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more.

Is that more than you can do right now? Start with just 5 minutes. It all adds up!

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Smart food shopping could mean big savings! Use th Smart food shopping could mean big savings! Use these tips to buy healthy food for the whole family while staying within the budget!

Purchase Larger, Family-Sized Containers of Food: They cost less. Then, use small jars or containers to portion out individual servings. Only purchase larger amounts if you can use all the food before it goes bad.

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There are many ways to enjoy leafy greens! - Soup: There are many ways to enjoy leafy greens!
- Soup: Leafy greens with tougher leaves such as collard greens, kale, or mustard greens can be added to soups.
- In an omelet: Add steamed spinach to an omelet for a boost in color and nutrients
 - Sandwiches/Subs/Wraps: Try leafy greens in place of iceberg lettuce.

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Hay muchas maneras de disfrutar las verduras de hoja verde
- En sopas: Se pueden agregar a las sopas verduras de hoja verde con hojas más duras, como las berzas, el kale o las hojas de mostaza.
- En tortilla de huevos: Agregue espinacas al vapor a una tortilla de huevos para realzar el color y los nutrientes. 
- Sándwiches/Subs/Wraps: Pruebe verduras de hoja verde en lugar de lechuga iceberg.

Para una vida más saludable visite BeHealthyPA.org hoy mismo
Greens are in-season in PA during the Spring! Frui Greens are in-season in PA during the Spring! Fruits and Vegetables are cheapest and tastiest in-season. Find nourishing recipes like "Green surprise dip" and "Chicken and egg noodle soup" on the CookWith recipe app.

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