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Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
Step 1: Rub olive oil on sweet potato. Step 2: Wrap in foil, set in crockpot. Step 3: Enjoy. These Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes are sweet....
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...
Sweet Potato Pie
Want a simple, sweet holiday treat? This Sweet Potato Pie is easy as, well, pie. Give it a try today!...
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...
10 Creative Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
...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. LEFTOVER CRANBERRY RECIPE Skillet...
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...
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Satisfy your sweet potato tooth with these fluffy, goldenly delicious biscuits. They provide a healthy change of pace (and flavor) from your standard biscuit....
Sweet and Smokey Peas
No jokey, these Sweet and Smokey Peas make for a great healthy snack. So won’t you please eat some peas?...
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...
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...
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...
6 Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
There’s no doubt you’ll be gobbling up some turkey on Thanksgiving Thursday. But what else will you put on your plate? Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like mashed potatoes and dinner...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A Healthy Spin on Game Day Party Classics
...two-ingredient dip is the perfect fruit companion. Toss it together in under a minute and serve with apples and berries for a sweeter option. Finger Foods Now that the dips...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
4 Ways to Use Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
...little sweet, a little savory — a lot of nutrients and endless flavor! Try your salsa chicken with a side of steamed broccoli and grapes. You don’t have to break...
Easy Ways to Drink Less Soda
...bananas, mangos, peaches and grapes, or try one of these healthy sweet treats. Add flavor to your H2O. Try infused water recipes from Shape Your Future. Track your progress! Print...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Teachers Posters & Flyers
...Energy Drink Rethink Your Drink Poster – Water Rethink Your Drink Poster – Sweet Tea Rethink Your Drink Poster – Sports Drink Rethink Your Drink Poster – Soda Rethink Your...
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,...
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...
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...
Posters
...Drink – Sweet Tea OrderDownload Rethink Your Drink – Sports Drink OrderDownload Rethink Your Drink – Iced Coffee OrderDownload Rethink Your Drink – Lemonade OrderDownload Rethink Your Drink – Juice...
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...
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...
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...