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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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Getting ready to get groceries? Try this! Buy Fro Getting ready to get groceries? Try this!

Buy Frozen Fruits and Vegetables: Unseasoned frozen bags of fruits and vegetables can help you make nourishing and budget-friendly meals. Try roasting frozen veggies in the oven or adding them to your favorite soups.

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Did you know? To preserve texture and flavor, avoi Did you know?
To preserve texture and flavor, avoid storing sweet potatoes in the refrigerator. Store sweet potatoes in a cool, dark place away from heat sources for up to two to three weeks. Cooked sweet potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer. Add a small amount of lemon juice to preserve color. 

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Para conservar la textura y el sabor, evite almacenar las batatas en el refrigerador. Guárdelas en un lugar fresco y 
oscuro, alejado de las fuentes de calor hasta dos o tres semanas. Las batatas cocidas pueden guardarse en un 
recipiente hermético en el congelador. Añada una pequeña cantidad de limón para conservar el color.

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Find helpful how-to's on the CookWith app! For exa Find helpful how-to's on the CookWith app! For example, learn how to measure food using your hands. 1/2 cup = cupped hand. 1 cup = 2 cupped hands. 1 cup = the size of a clenched fist. And more! 

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Exercise with a friend or family member this year! Exercise with a friend or family member this year! Getting active is more fun when you can do it with others!

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Getting ready to get groceries? Try this! Double Getting ready to get groceries? Try this!

Double check you're selecting the most affordable option. For example, pre-shredded or sliced cheeses are more expensive, as are pre-cut fruits and vegetables. Instead, try a block of your favorite cheese or whole fruit and vegetables.

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Did you know? Sweet potatoes are a good source of Did you know?
Sweet potatoes are a good source of Vitamin A, fiber, and potassium. Vitamin A is important in eye health and immune function. Potassium is a mineral that helps muscles contract and maintain normal blood pressure. Fiber is important in digestive function and can lower risk of diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. 

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Las batatas son una buena fuente devitamina A, fibra y potasio. La vitamina A es importante para la salud de la vista y el funcionamiento del sistema inmune. El potasio es un mineral que ayuda a los músculos a contraerse y a
mantener un nivel normal de presión sanguínea. La fibra es importante en la función digestiva y puede reducir el riesgo de diabetes, cardiopatías y algunos tipos de cáncer. 

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