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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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
Plan. Shop. Save. Prep.
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
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
Fresh, Frozen and Canned ALL Count
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 safe?
Herb App
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?
May Veggie of the Month: Broccoli
June Veggie of the Month: Beets
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
Salty Six for Kids
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 in the Kitchen
Can Vitamin C Ward Off 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
Brain Foods that May Help You Concentrate
Choose Smart, Choose Healthy
Feeding Preschoolers
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
Portion Size Versus Serving Size – What’s the Difference for Kids?
Important Nutrients to Know: Water
What Are Chia Seeds?
The Health Benefits of Tea
Cooking Tips for One
Important Nutrients to Know: 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 best and worst beverages for weight loss
The new low-cholesterol diet: oats and oat bran
Steps to boost digestive health
Mushrooms: Taste of the Earth
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
Learning About Calories
Fun Fruit Kabobs
April is National Pecan Month
Figuring Out Fat & Calories
Vegetable Quiz
Serve Kids Power Foods
