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The month of May is National Salad Month! Tossing a quick salad for dinner or lunch can be an easy and creative way to encourage healthy eating habits and get all the components of a balanced meal. Celebrate May by turning over a new leaf and incorporating a variety of salads into your diet!

Warm weather is upon us. One perfect way to enjoy the summer and outdoors is to have a fun-filled barbecue! The distinct barbecue flavor, diverse assortments of meats, vegetables, and marinades to choose from, and company of everyone together are what makes barbecues so memorable and special!

During the month of May, we are celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! As a family, it is important that you and your children are getting enough exercise into your day. From taking a walk around the park to playing a game of soccer or even gardening, there are several ways to get moving! Get outdoors, stay active, and have fun!

Every Kid Healthy Week recognizes the tremendous efforts by school professionals, nutrition educators, families, and community members that help to improve the health and wellness of students in schools.

Let's celebrate Earth Day (April 22) today and every day!  Do your part every day to maintain a clean and healthy environment for future generations.

Help keep your grocery shopping and cooking organized by planning ahead for your family meals. Eating tasty food, both nutritious and healthy, doesn’t require a hefty budget! Planning your meals ahead can potentially help to save you time and money.

Now that the weather is getting warmer, enjoy the outdoors by taking a trip to the farmers market! The farmers market is a great place to sample and buy fresh produce that is locally grown. There is so much to see, smell, and taste that it will be quite the experience for you and your entire family! Check out our blog for more information on the benefits of shopping at the farmers market!

This week is National Public Health Week! NPHW focuses on the importance of creating healthy communities through prevention and prioritizing health in government policy making. What are some ways you can make a difference in creating a healthier community in your area?

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! It’s a festive day to wear green, have fun with friends and family, watch the community parade, and test your luck of the Irish! What are you doing to celebrate Shamrock Day? Make this day memorable by adding more greens to your plate!

March is National Nutrition Month! This month is focused on making nutritious food choices and developing lifestyle habits that will keep you feeling happy and healthy! But how can you make sound choices while dining out at a restaurant? Read our blog to learn some tips on what you can do to enjoy a restaurant meal, while still maintaining a healthy diet.