Meal Planning

Meal planning can help you save time and money by mapping out a week’s worth of healthy, delicious meals for your family. Stay on budget at the…

Open the Door to Nutrition Security

Because what we eat and drink matter so much. Food security means having enough food and not having to choose between food and other basic needs. About…

Meet the Apple Family

We’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” — and for good reason. With only about 80 calories in a small apple,…

Produce Storage Infographic

Stretch your produce and dollars by knowing how to store fresh fruits and vegetables. The American Heart Association recommends 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of…

Seasons of Eating Infographic

Spring Artichokes Asparagus Carrots Chives Fava beans Green onions Leeks Lettuce Parsnips Peas Radishes Rhubarb Swiss chard Summer Berries Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Figs Garlic Grapes Green beans…

10 Tips for Healthy Grilling

Grilling can be a flavorful and easy way to enjoy delicious, healthy food. Here’s how: Choose a healthy protein. Chicken. Grill breasts, thighs or drumsticks with the…

Healthier Condiments

Many store-bought condiments, such as salad dressings and soy sauce, are high in salt. Lower sodium versions exist, but they aren’t available everywhere or may still have…

How to Make a Hearty Healthy Salad

When we hear “salad,” some people think lettuce tossed with a few vegetables. But salad can be so much more! In fact, it can easily become an…

Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresher Longer

It happens to all of us — you buy fresh produce and stick it in the refrigerator only to find it a few weeks later looking shriveled…

Food Safety: How to Store and How Long to Keep Leftovers

Make sure your freezer is set at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and your refrigerator is set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. After making a dish, divide the…