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Understanding Calories

Calories measure how much energy foods and drinks provide. Our bodies store and “burn” calories as fuel, which we use…

10 Easy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies

We all know fruits and vegetables should be key staples of our daily diet – but sometimes filling half your…


Set Simple Goals and Make Healthy Swaps in 2019

For more information contact: Whitney Dinger, Public Information and Outreach Specialist whitneyd@tset.ok.gov (405) 521-4959 (office) (405) 227-0488 (cell) Set Simple…

6 Tips To Beat The Winter Blues

Winter is here, and it often means staying indoors and being less active. Freezing temperatures don’t have to put the…

4 Easy Ways to Start Living Healthier

A healthy life involves more than just a salad for lunch every once in a while. In addition to eating…

5 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes

Rates of type 2 diabetes, the most common type, have been on the rise in recent years. In Oklahoma, the…

How Screen Time Affects Kids’ Health

According to a report by Common Sense Media, in 2013, kids 8 and under spent about 15 minutes per day…

10 WAYS TO MAKE THANKSGIVING DINNER HEALTHY

Thanksgiving can be a hard time to make healthy choices, but here are some easy ways to make your holiday…

5 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Oklahoma

September kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month, and Oklahoma has tons of healthy ways to celebrate! You can get your 30…

5 Maneras Para Celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Oklahoma

El mes de septiembre empieza el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Oklahoma tiene muchas maneras saludables para celebrar. Tu…

10 Small Ways to Fight Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic. Just look at these alarming statistics.

Oklahoma State Department of Health Launches New State of the State’s Health Report and Interactive Website

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has unveiled a new website for the updated State of the State’s Health…

10 Easy Hacks to Create a Healthy Workspace

It may feel like there aren’t enough hours in your extremely busy day to eat healthy and be physically active.…

7 Meals to Make in 20 Minutes or Less

Busy weeknights usually call for quick, easy dinners. But too often, convenience gets put before nutrition. Sure, frozen pizza, hot…

25 Healthy Hacks for Busy Parents

Parents are busy. It’s the understatement of the century. To help make your lives a little easier and your kids’…

8 Great Ways to Keep Kids Active on Break

Whether kids have a 3-day weekend or an entire week off from school, there are plenty of ways to break…

Fall in Love with These Free, Healthy Valentine’s Day Ideas.

Roses are red. Violets are blue. Teachers will love these healthy Valentine’s Day ideas… and parents will too! Help your…

Free Local Activities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma offers tons of free activities that help get you and your family moving. From hiking trails to biking trails…

Family-Friendly Activities

Adults need 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Kids need 60. Now, how can you and your family get…

Choose Small Changes Over Big Resolutions

It can be tempting to set big, bold resolutions at the beginning of each new year. You feel motivated to…

Tomato Sauce Uses: One Recipe. Endless Sauce-abilities.

Tomato sauce, tom-ahhh-to sauce. No matter what you call it, it’s healthy, tasty… and totally easy to make! With this…

Easy Tricks to Make Your Halloween Healthier

On October 31st, you’re likely to fall into one of these three categories:

10 Ways to Make Your Family Walk Fun

A walk around the block is one of the easiest ways for families to get active. It requires no equipment.…

How to Work Out with a Busy Schedule

How to Start Working Out

No matter how busy your day is, how cozy your couch is or how enjoyable your TV shows are, physical…

Feel Like a New Man During Men’s Health Month.

Try these 9 activities this June. Men, it’s time to get active. No matter your age, shape or size, the…

5 Steps to Creating a Community Garden

April 22, 2017 marks the 47th annual Earth Day celebration. This Earth Day, make a world of difference with members…

6 Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Stay Healthy

Every kid should be healthy every week… especially during Every Kid Healthy Week this April!

The Benefits of School and Community Gardens

For the kids at Cleveland Elementary School in Oklahoma City, life is a garden… and they dig it. A few…

10 Simple, Healthy Swaps for You and Your Kids

Your family doesn’t have to completely overhaul their entire life to be healthier. Instead, make small, simple swaps every day.…

7 FREE WINTER FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN OKLAHOMA

With colder weather driving you inside this holiday season, getting active may seem out of the question. However, daily physical…

HUNGRY FOR HEALTHY? CHECK THIS OUT.

Need help eating healthy on a budget? Shape Your Future has tons of tasty recipes to help you and your…

10 Creative Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Thanksgiving dinner means three things… Lots of food. Lots of laughs. And lots of leftovers. While all Thanksgiving food is…

Learn What Causes Diabetes and How to Reduce Your Risk.

Diabetes is a growing concern across Oklahoma. In the last 20 years, the diabetes rate among Oklahoma adults has more…

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…

10 Fun, Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Oklahoma

It’s fall in Oklahoma, which means the leaves are changing… and falling too. Raking the leaves is one way to…

Shape Your Future Encourages Oklahomans to Walk or Bike to School on October 5

OKLAHOMA CITY (October 3, 2016)— Shape Your Future is encouraging students, families, communities and schools across Oklahoma to “walk n’…

Walk N’ Roll on Walk or Bike to School Day

Are you ready to walk n’ roll?! Every October, thousands of schools across America drum up some fun and excitement…

Food Safety: A Step-By-Step Guide

Most people are aware that raw meat, poultry and seafood carry risks of foodborne illness. But did you know you…

Farmers Markets and the Benefits of Fruits and Veggies

From red apples to green beans, blueberries, and everything in between, fruits and veggies are colorful, flavorful and powerful for…

Pick a Park and Picnic during Parks and Rec Month

For more than 30 years, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Parks and Recreation Month. But parks aren’t…

Shape Your Future Encourages Oklahomans to Rethink Your Drink

Choosing water over sugary drinks supports a healthier weight, body and brain! OKLAHOMA CITY (June 6, 2016) – Shape Your…

Set Goals To Live Healthier In 2016 With Shape Your Future

Improve your health with simple changes this New Year OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 29, 2015) –Want to find out what kinds…

Healthy Activities to Try During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Tips to help build healthy habits for brighter futures OKLAHOMA CITY – September 3, 2015 –To help bring awareness to…

The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline Offers New Services

More FREE Tools to Help Oklahoma Tobacco Users Quit OKLAHOMA CITY – (September 3, 2015)– The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, funded…

Visit Farmers Markets During National Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month

OKLAHOMA CITY (May 29, 2015) – During “Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month” this June, Shape Your Future, a statewide health initiative…

Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle During National Nutrition Month

March is dedicated to encouraging Oklahomans to live healthier OKLAHOMA CITY (March 1, 2015) — March is National Nutrition Month, and with…

Join the Shape Your Future Summer Challenge

During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month OKLAHOMA CITY (April 29, 2015) – Lace up those sneakers, fill up those…

EAT BETTER, MOVE MORE IN 2015 WITH SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

Improve your health one step at a time this New Year OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 27, 2014) – This New Year,…

“Walk n’ Roll” on Walk or Bike to School Day

Shape Your Future encourages Oklahomans to walk or bike to school OKLAHOMA CITY (October 1, 2014) — Are you ready to walk?…