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8 Fall Fruits and Veggies With Amazing Benefits
...apples? Browse these recipes. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are harvested in the fall, and their hearty flavor and deep orange color make them seasonal in more ways than one! Health...
9 Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
...SWEET POTATOES Sweet potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Bring warmth and natural sweetness to your Thanksgiving spread with our Easy Roasted Sweet Potato recipe — it’s simple and delicious....
10 WAYS TO MAKE THANKSGIVING DINNER HEALTHY
...many extra calories. Try Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic or Maple-Glazed Carrots! 3. BE SWEET. Loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber, sweet potatoes make for a...
5 Holiday Spices & 30 Fresh Ways to Use Them.
...curry, pork chops and baked sweet potatoes. 3. Make nutmeg mega-healthy. Try it in these healthy recipes: Yellow Curry Pumpkin Soup Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Pancakes...
What Produce Is In Season?
...is truly breathtaking, and so is the fall produce! What’s in Season? Pumpkins (of course!) Apples Peanuts Pecans Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts: Look for bright-green heads that are firm and...
5 Healthy Ways to Feed the Entire Family for Under $15
...sweet potatoes costing around $0.78 each, the possibilities for tasty experimentation are endless! BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Rotisserie chicken: $5.97 Sweet potato x 4: $4.08 BBQ sauce: $1.48 Jalapeños x...
14 Veggies To Try Based on 4 Common Favorites
...dip them in hummus or pair them with a sweet glaze, there are other alternatives to this hearty orange food: Sweet potatoes: Keep things orange with sweet potatoes! This versatile...
When to Plant Garden Veggies in Oklahoma: A Cheat Sheet
...100 Sweet Potatoes May 1 – June 10 80 – 90 Winter Squash May 15 – June 15 110 – 125 Need healthy recipes for those homegrown veggies? We’ve got...
How To Make Vegetables Taste Good (So You Actually Want To Eat Them!)
...require minimal effort: Roast for Sweetness: Roasting brings out natural caramelization — perfect for carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. Sauté for Speed: Toss veggies in a little olive...
What To Bring to Friendsgiving: Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Dishes Everyone Will Love
...the meal festive and satisfying, without going too over the top. Here are a few sample menus to help! Classic Comfort Main: Roasted turkey breast or ham Sides: Mashed sweet...
9 Creative Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
...interesting twist, you can replace the chicken with leftover turkey. Sweet Potato Biscuits We’ll keep this one short and sweet. These Sweet Potato Biscuits are perfect for leftover sweet potatoes....
An Anti-Inflammatory Food Guide: Simple Choices That Help You Feel Your Best
...peppers, carrots and sweet potatoes add both color and flavor to meals. Try this: Build a balanced meal with whole grains and veggies in this Quinoa Spinach Salad. Healthy Fats...
Know Your Produce: How To Use Overripe Fruit
...in baked goods and other recipes. If you want a sweet treat, add them to popsicles! Other Produce: Potatoes: If your potatoes are sprouting buds, just cut them off before...
3 Cheap Seasonings Every Kitchen Needs
...the power of chili powder! It pairs well with: Onions Bell peppers Sweet potatoes Ground turkey Sprinkle it on these healthy dishes: Quick Breakfast Quesadilla Southwest Summer Vegetable Sauté Turkey...
Shape Your Future Encourages Oklahomans to Rethink Your Drink
...sharing new messages on why Oklahoma should “Rethink Your Drink,” and choose water over sugary drinks. The majority of young adult Oklahomans, ages 18–34, drink sugar-sweetened beverages at least once...
THIS Will Have You Drinking More Water
...sweetened with a form of sugar like brown sugar, fructose, corn syrup, honey and more. Here are a few examples of sugar-sweetened beverages: Sodas Sports drinks Energy drinks Fruit drinks...
10 Refreshing Recipes for Summer
...lots of fiber! 3. Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Nachos Perfect for: A busy weeknight dinner Pair it with: Orange Kiwi Infused Water Why it’s healthy: Sweet potatoes are a great...
Slow Cooker Ground Turkey 3 Ways
...Chili Looking for a cool-weather meal that’s comforting and healthy? Make your favorite chili recipe with ground turkey! If you’re feeling extra inspired, add quinoa or sweet potatoes for a...
5 Easy Tips to Make Veggies the Star of the Show
...on sweet potatoes? Start there! 2. Start small. Want to avoid burnout? Start with one veggie-forward meal each week — and add at least one veggie-based side to your other...
8 Easy Ways to Meal Prep
...enjoyed four different ways — or, if your family loves sweet potatoes, here are five ways to prepare them. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll master the aisles...
5 Healthy Habits for Teachers This Summer
...and it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Try out one of the recipes below! Salsa Chicken Loaded Sweet Potatoes Mix & Match Lunch Packs Chicken Caesar Wrap For more grab-and-go...
Five Easy Ways to Eat Better & Spend Less
...frozen peppers or diced sweet potatoes. It’s an easy way to up the nutritional value of your meal and keep costs low. 2. Try Breakfast For Dinner You can eat...
10 Healthy Spring Meals To Refresh Your Table
...staples for your spring meals: Asparagus Peas Radishes Spinach Strawberries Artichokes Spring onions Rhubarb Carrots Beets New potatoes Arugula 10 Healthy Spring Recipes 1. Lemony Spring Pasta Salad Perfect for:...
9 Heartwarming and Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day Snacks
With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, party planning is in full force! As you scour the stores for sweet cards and holiday snacks, why not consider making this love-filled holiday a...
7 Tips for Healthy, Easy Weeknight Dinners for Your Family
...cheese with tomato soup. Baked potatoes with assorted toppings. Bean or veggie quesadillas. These recipes are satisfying, budget-friendly and flexible for picky eaters. 3. Include Kid-Friendly Meals Everyone Will Eat...
How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
...your entire family the nutrients they need. Spaghetti squash, sweet potato hash or vegetarian chili are great examples of deliciously filling, yet healthy recipes. What about ideas for when you...
9 Tips And Recipes For Healthy Holiday Eating
...careful with beverages. Alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages can cloud your judgment and encourage overeating. Plus, many beverages contain shocking amounts of sugar. This holiday season, balance out your beverages with...
Sugary Drink Quiz
Soda, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit juices are labeled as sugar-sweetened beverages… and when it comes to your health, they’re anything but sweet. Sugar-sweetened beverages contain tons of calories...
Shape Your Future Recommends Choosing Water to Reduce Childhood Obesity
...to “Rethink Your Drink” and choose water over sugar-sweetened beverages. In addition to weight gain, drinking one or more sugar-sweetened beverages daily raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes...
10+ Healthy Snacks That Are Sure to Win This Football Season
...as it looks! Sweets Want something as sweet as that post-game victory feeling? Look no further! Game Day Cookies You can’t go wrong with this cookie recipe. Enjoy them in...
How To Feed a Crowd and Fill Your Plate
...is a pie. A pie chart, not a sweet potato pie (though we’ll get to that later)! Cut your plate in half. Fill one half with veggies! Veggie Recipes: Roasted...
The Best Peach Picking in Oklahoma
...a perfect way to add a touch of sweetness to your favorite recipes! More information: Wind Drift Orchards Peach-Picking Tips Picking a peach can be a little tricky, but it’s...
Dine with Your Valentine at Home
...Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Meet Your Main Squeeze Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash Sweeten the Meal Avocado Chocolate Mousse Click to download the menu Hungry for more? Browse healthy...
Health Risks From Sugary Drinks
...the U.S. childhood obesity rate is at a staggering 17%… and it’s growing. The sugar-sweetened beverage problem extends beyond just our children, too – especially in Oklahoma. According to...
A Healthy Spin on Game Day Party Classics
...something sweet! These three-ingredient pops take just minutes to prepare and will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Pro tip: take them out of the freezer at halftime for a frozen pick-me-up....
9 Fun, Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Oklahoma
...in Oklahoma — like P Bar Farms in Weatherford named by USA Today as one of 2014’s 10 best fall corn mazes for families. 2. MAKE SWEET POTATO BISCUITS Sweet...
Classroom Activities
...move. Keep the movements appropriate with classics like the Twist, Mashed Potatoes or hopping. Playing Cards. Using a standard deck of playing cards, hand out one card to each student....
Simple Tips For Every Meal
...packed with tomatoes, green and red peppers, mushrooms and onions. Add grated, shredded or chopped vegetables such as zucchini, spinach and carrots to lasagna, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, pasta sauce...
How To Make Canned Vegetables Taste Better
...rice bowls Pasta bakes Stuffed potatoes Quesadillas Other Ingredients That Improve Flavor A few finishing touches can make a big difference in flavor. Here are a few tried-and-true tips for...
How to Shop Healthy at the Dollar Store: 10 Things to Buy
...salt in our Sweet and Smokey Peas recipe. 6. Nuts and Other Snacks When your next snack attack attacks, go nuts (unsalted, that is). Most dollar stores and convenience stores...
10 Meaningful Ways to Address Childhood Obesity
...major contributor to the obesity problem is the overconsumption of sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, sports drinks, juice boxes, flavored milks and energy drinks. Beverages like these are loaded with sugar...
Fall in Love with These Free, Healthy Valentine’s Day Ideas.
...a stick! Simply slice some strawberries, group them with some grapes and enjoy! Make them for your class… or surprise your sweetheart with this sweet treat at home! [callout-link]Get the...
Choose Small Changes Over Big Resolutions
...like a cinnamon roll, try a whole wheat bagel. 3. Swap sugar-sweetened beverages for water. Sodas, energy drinks, and sweet tea are packed with empty calories that add up quickly....
How To Get Your Kids To Love Water
...the switch from sugar-sweetened beverages to healthy, hydrating water? Here are some parent-tested tips: Start Small If your kids love juice, making the switch to ONLY water may be difficult....
Your Ultimate Back-to-School Guide
...of school. Keep their brains engaged with breakfasts like: Peanut Butter Energy Bites: Make these sweet and protein-packed bites days in advance and store in the fridge as a grab-and-go...
Beginners’ Guide To Gardening
...to give their roots room to flourish. If you like a little sweetness and a little spice, try our Maple-Glazed Carrot Cucumbers: Plant these water-filled snacks next to a fence...
9 Festive Tips for Healthy Holiday Classroom Parties
...theme? Here are a few ideas: 3. Swap the sugary candy for sweet fruit. A great and healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth is to provide fruit skewers instead...
Public Health Messages
...lifestyle over time. It invites viewers to choose healthier foods, drink water over sugar-sweetened beverages, get more physical activity and prioritize sleep. [callout-link]VIEW MESSAGES[/callout-link] RETHINK YOUR DRINK MESSAGES Our Rethink...
5 Healthy Brunch Recipes You Can Make at Home
...the leftover pancakes to warm up for a quick, weekday breakfast! Get the recipe here. Creamy Fruit Salad Nothing says summertime like a fruit salad. This sweet salad is the...
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Choose Water
What are you drinking? Say it ain’t soda, sports drinks, energy drinks or juice boxes. Choosing water over those sugar-sweetened beverages is the healthiest — and cheapest — way to...
10 Easy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
...3. Pack It Pack fresh fruit or veggies to eat in place of your typical afternoon snack. If your sweet tooth acts up in the afternoon, having a juicy apple...
6 Quick, Healthy and Delicious Breakfast Ideas
...you. With only three ingredients, breakfast will be ready in no time! It’s sure to keep you full and satisfy your sweet tooth. Granola Crunch Apple Peanut Butter Sandwich Wraps...
Public Health Messages
...the “Power of One” campaign highlights the way forming small, healthy habits builds a healthier lifestyle over time. It invites viewers to choose healthier foods, drink water over sugar-sweetened beverages,...
7 Foods That Are Shockingly High in Sugar
We won’t sugarcoat it: Eating too many sweets can wreak havoc on our health. While it’s OK to treat yourself sometimes, overdoing it can cause weight gain, type 2 diabetes...
7 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
...common pregnancy cravings in a healthier way. Craving this? Try this! Potato Chips Cracked Pepper Potato Chips OR Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Nachos Chocolate Avocado Chocolate Mousse OR Cocoa Dusted...
How to Be Healthy at Work During the Holidays
...track at a holiday party when there are healthy options available, like this sweet potato pie. It’s sweet, savory and only contains three grams of sugar per slice! You can...
Shape Your Future COVID-19 Healthy Tools
...each day. At the grocery store, avoid buying unhealthy snack foods like chips, sugary drinks and sweets. Instead, opt for healthier snacks like carrots and hummus or fruit with a...
Hydrating As You Age
...to work a little slower. Drinking water can help your internal organs function properly. Other drinks contain sugar and additives: Sugary drinks like juice, soda and sweet tea contain high...
Tips for Thriving While Distance Learning
...plenty of tasty ideas to help you get your snack on! Pineapple Pops. A sweet and refreshing way to satisfy your kids’ cravings. No Bake Peanut Butter Bites. A great...
6 Oklahoma Parents Share Their Realistic New Year’s Goals
...setting healthy boundaries. We let our kids have sweets and use technology, but we teach them how to moderate. We also love being active outside! Our daughter Lucy ran her...
5 Ways to Make Family Mealtime Fun
...Not sure what to serve? Try our Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Nachos or 5-Minute Tomato Sauce with Whole Grain Pasta. For a quick and easy cleanup, place tablecloths on the...
5 Healthy, On-the-Go Snacks for Your Kids’ Summer Adventures
...that will keep them cool, hydrated and energized. Read more about the benefits of water here. If your little one would rather have something sweet, check out our infused water...
After-School Snack Hacks
...frozen fruit Peanut butter + apple slices Cream cheese + rice cakes Grapes + cheese cubes Customize Your Crunch With Stovetop Popcorn Whether your kids like it sweet or savory,...
4 Healthy Ways to Make This School Year One to Remember!
...get home from school, try these healthier snacks instead! Satisfy your kid’s sweet tooth and tide them over until dinner with these Frozen Yogurt Berry Bites. Download the Free Recipe...
Talk About Tobacco: Protect Your Teens
...behavioral signs: Intense mood swings Oversleeping Struggling to concentrate A loss of interest in hobbies or sports Spending more money than usual Unexplained sweet scents, strange batteries or chargers and...
Posters
...Your Drink – Water Download Rethink Your Drink – Sweet Tea OrderDownload Rethink Your Drink – Sports Drink OrderDownload Rethink Your Drink – Iced Coffee OrderDownload Rethink Your Drink –...
7 Days. 7 Healthy New Habits.
...fruit. Eating fruit is a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Stock up on your favorites to curb your cravings. Keep the carbonation. Afraid you’ll miss the fizz? Give...
10 Healthy Snacks for Busy Teachers
...tray, top with your favorite berries and freeze for a chilly and sweet after-school snack. Get the Recipe The end of the school year is hectic, but healthy snacking combined...
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Cooking
...Pan Fajitas with a can of peaches or top a sweet potato with deli meat and a bag of steamed broccoli. Not only will you be well on your way...
15 Healthy (and Realistic!) Breakfasts & Lunches for Teachers
...or make your own! Then, add your favorite toppings, sauces and a healthy side, like frozen sweet potato fries or our homemade Cracked Pepper Potato Chips With Onion Dip. If...
4 Ways to Feed a Crowd on a Tight Budget (and Schedule)
...short on time, buffet-style meals are your BFF. A salad bar, baked sweet potato bar, homemade soup bar or make-your-own-pizza night are always fun — especially when it cuts your...
A Healthy Table for Two
...Vinaigrette Meet Your Main Course Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken Save Room for Sweetness Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles Click to download the menu Hungry for more? Browse healthy recipes at ShapeYourFutureOK.com....
Top 5 Fall Favorites
...buds with appetizers and snacks. Our fluffy Sweet Potato Biscuits will compliment everything from crisp salads to hot soups. Pack a fall-inspired trail mix to fuel your indoor and outdoor...
We’re All in This Together: Healthy Family Resolutions
...sugar-sweetened beverages. If you drink a lot of soda, juice or sugary sports drinks, swap them out for water Curious about how much sugar you’re drinking? Check out our sugar...
Common Health Problems Among Black Americans and How To Prevent Them
...improves our physical health while helping our brains function throughout the day. However, getting a good night’s sleep is easier said than done. Having trouble making your sweet dreams a...
How To Read a Nutrition Label and Make Healthier Food Choices
...lots of sodium. Note: Some nutrition labels list “salt” instead. Sugar:Leads to insulin resistance, which increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Most people think of sugar in sweets, candy...
9 Kids’ Show Episodes That Reinforce Healthy Eating
...should only have sweets in moderation. The episode is humorous for both adults and children, and it’s filled with memorable song lyrics your kids will enjoy, such as “Your digestive...
Food Safety: A Step-By-Step Guide
...or bruises on the skin. When selecting tomatoes, surfaces should be firm (but not solid) and largely smooth and even. They should have a light, sweet smell, too. If they...
Skip the Sugary Latte. Snack on 6 Healthy Pumpkin Spice Treats Instead!
...15 Minutes: Pumpkin Pie Hummus Did you know hummus can be savory or sweet? Built on a foundation of healthy ingredients like chickpeas and Greek yogurt, this one’s great for...
Nutrition Glossary
...bacon, potato chips, frozen pizzas, some canned goods. Sugar. Leads to insulin resistance, which increases risk of type 2 diabetes. Found in candy, cookies, soda and sweets in general. OTHER...
Stronger hearts. Longer lives. Much longer Bucket Lists.
...rethink your drink and choose ice-cold water over sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, sports drinks and energy drinks. Your heart—and your body—will love you for it. HEART-HEALTHY ACTIVITIES Not only can...
Childhood Obesity Is a Growing Epidemic
...glazed donuts. A 12-oz. glass of sweet tea has more sugar than 28 gummy bears. When children consume sugary drinks and eat unhealthy foods, their risk of obesity skyrockets. Take...
Learn What Causes Diabetes and How to Reduce Your Risk.
...amount of calories you eat each day, and try cutting fatty foods, fried foods and sweets. And be sure to always fill half your plate with fruits and veggies at...
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple salsa. One fine, apple-tizing treat. Give this sweet, easy-to-make salsa a taste....
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE AND TSET OFFER EASY WAYS TO ENCOURAGE OKLAHOMA KIDS TO BE HEALTHIER
...Children learn healthy habits at a young age and as role models, parents set the example by choosing healthy foods, being physically active and drinking water instead of sugar sweetened...
Overweight and Obesity’s Impact on Oklahoma
...sugar and empty calories. One 12-oz. soda contains up to 10 packets of sugar — that’s more sugar than three glazed donuts. A 12-oz. glass of sweet tea has more...
How to Keep Your Kids Healthy (and Happy) on Halloween
...right bag. Make sure your child’s trick-or-treat bag is appropriately sized. Smaller bags mean less sweets. Set boundaries. Limit the houses your children visit to a 2- or 3-block radius....
Try Healthy Swaps to Help You Eat Better & Move More in 2018
...your everyday routine. Healthy swaps aren’t big changes, just realistic swaps that make a huge difference in healthy living. Love French fries? Try baking sweet potato fries at home instead...
10 Tips for Picky Eaters
...home? Avoid buying it. If sugary sweets like cookies and chips aren’t available during snack time, your kids will have no choice but to go with healthier options. Stock up...