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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.

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Budget-friendly and healthy tips for grains: - Mak Budget-friendly and healthy tips for grains:
- Make half your grains whole grains. Types of whole grains include whole wheat, brown rice, bulgur, buckwheat, oatmeal, whole-grain cornmeal, whole oats, and whole rye.
- While shopping, check ingredient lists and pick the items that have a whole grain listed first.
Rice and pasta are budget-friendly grain options. Try freezing rice in dinner-sized portions to save time on future meals.

Visit BeHealthyPA.org for more budget-friendly tips and recipes like "Stuffed Bell Peppers!"
Create your own workout at home. For a healthier y Create your own workout at home. For a healthier you, visit BeHealthyPA.org today.
 
Cree su propio entrenamiento en casa. Para una vida más saludable, visite BeHealthyPA.org hoy mismo.
Budget-friendly and healthy tips for fruits and ve Budget-friendly and healthy tips for fruits and vegetables
- Buy “in season” produce which often costs less and is at peak flavor. Buy only what you can use before it spoils. 
- Frozen fruits and vegetables are always "in season." They're picked at peak ripeness and frozen quickly to maintain taste, quality, and nutrients.
- Choose fruits canned in water or 100% fruit juice and vegetables with “low-sodium” or “no salt added” on the label. These products are just as nutritious as fresh, and often cost less.

Visit BeHealthyPA.org for more budget-friendly tips.
Did you know? Winter squash is in season in Pennsy Did you know? Winter squash is in season in Pennsylvania from July through December. For a healthier you, visit BeHealthyPA.org today.

¿Sabía esto? La temporada de calabaza de invierno en Pensilvania es de julio a diciembre. Para una vida más saludable, visite BeHealthyPA.org hoy mismo.
Making a plan before heading to the store can help Making a plan before heading to the store can help you get organized, save money, and choose healthy options. Visit BeHealthyPA.org for tips to buy healthy food for the whole family while staying within the budget!
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It’s recommended that children drink six to eigh It’s recommended that children drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Visit BeHealthyPA.org for more nutrition tips.
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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).