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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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Chili Bean Dip

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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.
Build healthy habits with these food safety tips f Build healthy habits with these food safety tips from BeHealthyPA! Always wash your hands before, during, and after cooking for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water. Make sure you, and everyone else joining the meal, also washes their hands before eating. Specifically make sure you are washing hands after handling raw food items such as uncooked meat, eggs, and seafood. Using warm soapy water, disinfect the cooking area, utensils, and cutting boards, after preparing each food item. Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under water before use. Do not wash or rinse meat, fish, poultry, or eggs, this can spread bacteria. Clean the lids of canned food items before opening. Visit BeHealthyPA.org for more tips on building health habits.
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Produce for Every Season! Taking advantage of fre Produce for Every Season! Taking advantage of fresh, seasonal produce and growing your own fruits and vegetables can improve your family’s health and save money. BeHealthyPA's tips will help you enjoy seasonal foods all year long. Visit BeHealthyPA.org
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What is the best way to prevent foodborne illness? What is the best way to prevent foodborne illness? The best way to prevent foodborne illness is to properly handle and prepare food while cooking. It is key to clean your hands and cooking area, separate raw meat and eggs, cook food to an internal temperature that is high enough, and chill foods. Visit BeHealthyPA.org's Food Safety section to help you safely prepare meals.
Getting ready to get groceries? Try this! Build y Getting ready to get groceries? Try this! Build your shopping list as you go: Keep a list of foods you need on your refrigerator or on a free app on your phone. Add items as you run out. Some apps let you sync grocery lists with others in your household. Visit BeHealthyPA.org for more budget-friendly tips for healthy eating.
Cocine con confianza usando estas sencillas funcio Cocine con confianza usando estas sencillas funciones: • Busque recetas por ingredientes y otras categorías. • Organice sus recetas favoritas con la función "Pin". • Guarde como PDF para usar las recetas sin conexión o para imprimirlas. ¡Descarga CookWith hoy mismo! Cook With confidence using these simple features: • Search recipes by ingredient and other categories • Organize your favorites with the "Pin" feature • Save as PDF to use recipes offline or in print Download CookWith today!
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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).