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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February Fruit of the Month: Cherry
January Veggie of the Month: Cabbage
December Veggie of the Month: Leek
Healthy Snacks on the Go
Get the Dirt on Vegetables You Can Grow without a Garden
November Fruit of the Month: Pear
October Veggie of the Month: Broccoli
September Veggie of the Month: Beet
August Fruit of the Month: Eggplant
Are Frozen and Canned Produce Just as Healthy as Fresh Produce?
June Fruit of the Month: Strawberry
Brain Foods that May Help You Concentrate
The Best and Worst Beverages for Weight Loss
May Veggie of the Month: Artichoke
Fresh, Frozen and Canned ALL Count
April Veggie of the Month: Asparagus
March Veggie of the Month: Cooked Greens
February Veggie of the Month: Parsnip
January Veggie of the Month: Spinach
December Veggie of the Month: Celery
November Fruit of the Month: Chokecherry
October Fruit of the Month: Squash
September Fruit of the Month: Apple
August Veggie 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
Plan. Shop. Save. Prep.
October Veggie of the Month: Tomatoes
September Veggie of the Month: Rhubarb
August Veggie of the Month: Carrots
July Fruit of the Month: Watermelon
Tips for Shopping at Farmers Markets
COVID-19: Resources to Stay Active and Eat Healthy
15 Tips for Healthy Cooking at Home
March Veggie of the Month: Brussels Sprouts
February Fruit of the Month: Grapes
January Veggie of the Month: Spinach
Choosing Nutrient-Dense Foods
9 Tips to Make Healthier Holiday Choices
Planning your Thanksgiving Feast!
Pheasant Season Preparation
Grant Now Available for SD Healthcare Facilities!
Avocados Are Awesome!
Gardening with Kids: You Can Grow It!
April Fruit of the Month: Strawberries
Tips for cooking healthier at home during National Nutrition Month®!
Stocking a Heart Healthy Kitchen
Raising Healthy Eaters in the New Year
Is a Gluten-Free Diet SSafe?
Herb App for Herb Safety and Effectiveness
Healthy Eating: 101
Spooktacular Menu & Healthy Halloween Tips
How to Incorporate Healthy Eating in Childcare Settings
Go Further with Food
When can my baby begin solid foods?
Coconut Oil – Healthy or Unhealthy?
Avocados: Good or Bad?
Tips for Starting Solid Foods
Finding Balance: Calories & Physical Activity
Make it a Whole Grain
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Portion Size Matters
Are All Sugars Created Equal?
Choose a Healthy Drink!
Food Safety Cook-Off
Is Your Child Getting too Much Salt?
SD’s Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Dustin Hermansen!
Grab N’ Go to the Classroom
Make Your Valentine’s Day Classroom Party Chocolate-Free
Realistic & Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
Power-Packed Protein for Back-to-School
A New Look for the Nutrition Label!
Food & Drink Guidelines for Childcare Centers, Daycares & Adult Care Homes
Savor the Flavor of Eating Right
Healthy Habits for Lifelong Cancer Protection
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines are Finally Here
Make Better Choices at the Vending Machine: Learn the Munch Code!
Bone Health and Your Diet
Is Your Kid Over-Caffeinated?
8 Gameday Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
School Success Starts With Dairy
Fruits & Veggies – More Matters!
Way to go New York City!
Fun Family Recipes
Team BEEF South Dakota
Harvest of the Month
FDA Announces New Rules for Menu & Vending Machine Nutrition Labeling
Munch Code! App
Getting Kids to Help in the Kitchen
Can Vitamin C Ward Off a Stroke?
Teens Eat Too Much Salt, Raising Obesity Risk
Energy Drinks, Coffee Increasing Sources of Caffeine for Kids, CDC Says
Added Sugar in Diet Tied to Death Risk From Heart Trouble
Why Fruits and Vegetables Matter for Men
Heart Healthy Meals for Busy Parents
Choose Smart, Choose Healthy
What to Feed Your Preschooler
USDA makes permanent meat and grain serving flexibilities in National School Lunch Program
The White House and USDA announce School Wellness Standards
Healthy South Dakota Concessions Model Policy
What to Consider with a High Protein Diet
Kids Portion Size Versus Serving Size
Important Nutrients to Know: Water
What Are Chia Seeds?
The Health Benefits of Tea
Cooking Tips for One
Understanding Vitamins and Minerals
Important Nutrients to Know: Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fat
Common Questions About Eating
10 Tips to Help You Eat and Drink More Dairy Foods
The new low-cholesterol diet: oats and oat bran
Steps to Boost Digestive Health
Health Benefits and Culinary Uses of Mushrooms
Food frauds that can wreck your diet
The Debate Over Sugary Drinks
Energy Drinks & Food Bars: Power or Hype?
Rainbow Fruit Salad
Super Tracker Tips for the Food Groups
Chic Penne
Happy Healthy Eating
Understanding Calories
Fun Fruit Kabobs
April is National Pecan Month
Figuring Out Fat & Calories
Vegetable Quiz
Serve Kids Power Foods
