
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Just 5 servings of fruit and vegetables every day will do the trick. When you think healthy, think color – fresh, frozen or canned – it all counts! Cover those plates with color to help balance calories and maintain a healthy weight.
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Fresh, Frozen and Canned ALL Count

April Vegetable of the Month: Asparagus
March Vegetable of the Month: Cooked Greens

February Vegetable of the Month: Parsnip

January Vegetable of the Month: Spinach

December Vegetable of the Month: Celery

November Fruit of the Month: Chokecherry

October Fruit of the Month: Squash

September Fruit of the Month: Apple

August Vegetable of the Month: Sweet Corn

July Veggie of the Month: Cucumbers

June Fruit of the Month: Cantaloupe

May Veggie of the Month: Peas

April Fruit of the Month: Plums

March Veggie of the Month: Garlic

February Fruit of the Month: Cherries

January Veggie of the Month: Cabbage

December Fruit of the Month: Pears

November Veggie of the Month: Eggplant

October Veggie of the Month: Tomatoes

September Veggie of the Month: Rhubarb

August Veggie of the Month: Carrots

July Fruit of the Month: Watermelon
COVID-19: Resources to Stay Active and Eat Healthy

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March Veggie of the Month: Brussels Sprouts

February Fruit of the Month: Grapes

January Veggie of the Month: Spinach

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April Fruit of the Month: Strawberries

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Spooktacular Menu & Healthy Halloween Tips
How to Incorporate Healthy Eating in Childcare Settings

Go Further with Food
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May Veggie of the Month: Broccoli

June Veggie of the Month: Beets

Coconut Oil – Healthy or Unhealthy?

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Finding Balance: Calories & Physical Activity

Make it a Whole Grain

Eating Healthy on a Budget

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Choose a Healthy Drink!
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