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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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Ways to enjoy strawberries include: • Add sliced Ways to enjoy strawberries include:
• Add sliced strawberries to salads.
• Make a parfait with yogurt, strawberries, and granola
• Use strawberries in smoothies.
• Add sliced strawberries to cereal.

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Estas son algunas formas preparar fresas:
• Agregue fresas en rodajas a las ensaladas.
• Prepare un parfait con yogur, fresas y granola.
• Utilice fresas en batidos.
• Agregue fresas en rodajas al cereal.

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Frozen food should be thawed in the refrigerator o Frozen food should be thawed in the refrigerator or in the microwave. Frozen foods like raw meat or fish should NOT be thawed at room temperature – this is a food safety hazard.

Be sure to use freezer-safe bags and containers to maintain quality and prevent freezer burn. Squeeze any extra air out of a freezer-safe bag before freezing.

Raw meat can be frozen in its original packaging.

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Strawberry Yogurt Pops Strawberries and yogurt are Strawberry Yogurt Pops
Strawberries and yogurt are all you need for this healthy frozen snack! They're a great after school snack or late night dessert!
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt
6 large strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 ice cube tray (or paper cups)

Directions
1. Cut strawberries into small pieces.
2. Mix fruit and yogurt.
3. Divide into 4 small paper cups (or 8 ice cubes) and place in popsicle sticks (or cut paper straws).
4. Freeze.
5. Enjoy as a frozen treat!
Recipe from USDA's MyPlate

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Taking advantage of fresh, seasonal produce and gr 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.

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.
Spicy Okra Okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and Spicy Okra
Okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers creates the perfect spicy side dish for your favorite entrée.
Ingredients
2 packages frozen cut okra (10 oz each)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion (medium, coarsely chopped)
1 can tomatoes, low-sodium (14.5 ounces, diced)
1 jalapeno pepper (fresh, or habanero chile, pierced 3 times with fork)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Makes 10 servings.
Directions
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.
3. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat. Saute onion for about 3 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes (including juice) and chile, and boil. Stir the mixture for 8 minutes.
5. Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in salt and pepper and discard the chile.

Recipe from MyPlate, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
 
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Ocra picante
Ingredientes
2 paquetes de ocra (quimbombó, congelada en trozos, 10 onzas c/u)
1 cucharada de aceite vegetal
1 cebolla mediana (picada en trozos grandes)
1 lata de tomates bajos en sodio (14.5 onzas, picados en cuadritos)
1 chile/ají jalapeño fresco (o habanero, pinchado 3 veces con un tenedor)
1/2 cucharadita de sal
1/4 cucharadita de pimienta negra

Hace:10 porciones
Preparación
1. Lávese las manos con agua y jabón.
2. Enjuague la ocra (quimbombó) con agua caliente en un colador. Caliente una sartén gruesa de 10 pulgadas a fuego moderadamente alto.
3. Sofría la cebolla durante 3 minutos, aproximadamente.
4. Añada los tomates (con todo y jugo) y el chile (ají) jalapeño (o habanero), y deje hervir. Revuelva la mezcla durante 8 minutos.
5. Añada la ocra y cocine, revolviendo suavemente, hasta que esté tierna, unos 5 minutos.
6. Incorpore la sal y la pimienta, y retire el chile jalapeño (o habanero).
Fuente:Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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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!

Recreate Leftovers: Think how you can remake foods into something new. For example, you can cook stuffing, French toast, an egg casserole, or croutons out of stale bread. Use leftover veggies in a casserole, as a topping on homemade pizza, or pasta salad. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer in single serving containers for “on-the-go” ease!

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