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    As a parent, you are a role model to your children. Healthy eating habits can be taught and nourished as your children grow up. Learn how to encourage healthy eating for your children by following these tips!

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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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We are an equal opportunity provider. Funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services.

Friday, September 5th is National Cheese Pizza Day Friday, September 5th is National Cheese Pizza Day.
Visit BeHealthyPA.org and search for "pizza" to find some creative and healthy recipes!
Teaching your kids healthy eating habits is a grea Teaching your kids healthy eating habits is a great way to create lasting memories. Depending on their age, kids can peel fruits, assemble salads, measure, scoop, and slice. Try letting them create and name their own side dish. Visit BeHealthyPA.org for more nutrition tips!
Pack a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, prot Pack a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. Visit BeHealthyPA.org for inspiration.
The next time you go grocery shopping, read the nu The next time you go grocery shopping, read the nutrition labels on the items in your cart to see which ones have the most added sugars. You may be surprised to see the amount of added sugars in some foods and drinks. 

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Cabbage is one of many budget friendly foods! From Cabbage is one of many budget friendly foods! From the date of purchase, cabbage can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

You can save money by purchasing and chopping heads of cabbage instead of buying pre-cut bags. 

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Tomatoes are a good source of Vitamin C, which can Tomatoes are a good source of Vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system! Tomatoes are fat free, low in sodium, and high in potassium. Potassium helps maintain your cell growth and normal water levels in the body.

Tomatoes are red in color because of lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant that can help protect against some types of cancer.

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Looking to save time in the kitchen? Visit BeHealt Looking to save time in the kitchen? Visit BeHealthyPA.org for lots of recipes that are quick and healthy!
CookWith celery! With the CookWith recipe app, you CookWith celery! With the CookWith recipe app, you can search for recipes by ingredient and other categories. 

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services (DHS).