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The Nutrition Label on drinks is a great way to gauge calories and additional sugar or saturated fats. Try buying drinks with less than 10% of your Daily Value of added sugars. #HappyHealthyMS #RethinkYourDrink
Kids look for examples to follow, especially with being active and what they should and should not eat. Make the healthy choices you'd want to see them make. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/family/role-mo… #EveryKidHealthyWeek #HappyHealthyMS
What is your favorite way to eat celery? Stir-fry? Sliced on a salad? Filled with peanut butter? Celery provides a good deal of fiber for your system and is a great snack item with a satisfying crunch! #NationalFreshCeleryMonth #HappyHealthyMS #EatwithExtension
If you're baking in the kitchen, batters can get you sick even without raw eggs. Uncooked flour itself can have bacteria that could make you sick. Find other kitchen tips in HappyHealthy's Cooking section. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/cooking/safety #HappyHealthyMS #CookwithExtension
We can be great role models for the youth in our lives. They look to the adults around them for examples to follow. Try and make the healthy choices you'd want to see them make. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/family/role-mo… #EveryKidHealthyWeek #HappyHealthyMS #MoveMoreMonth
Celebrate today by being outdoors and being active! Enjoy the fresh air, work in the garden, plant a tree, or walk. It’s a great time to be outside and be active. #EarthDay #HappyHealthyMS #MoveMoreMonth
Adding fruits and vegetables to a meal is a simple way to eat more! Let's celebrate the health that eating more fruits and vegetables gives. Try them frozen, canned, or fresh. #EatWithExtension #HappyHealthyMS
Garlic is a wonderful root vegetable, useful in seasoning savory foods. It also has cancer-fighting nutrients! Celebrate National Garlic Day and try seasoning with sauteed garlic before adding salt to your dish. #NationalGarlicDay #HappyHealthyMS
Whether or not you have a park near you, it’s a great time to get out and be active! #NationalParksWeek #NationalExerciseDay #HappyHealthyMS #MoveWithExt
Have you tried HappyHealthy's delicious spin on lima beans? Packed with nutrients and flavor, these beans will be a staple side dish at home! happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/recipes/corn-l… #HappyHealthyMS #EatwithExtension
Dried beans are a great, low-cost, delicious protein addition to any meal. HappyHealthy has tips on how to cook them in your slow cooker. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/tips-videos/co… #HappyHealthyMS #CookWithExtension
Dessert for breakfast? Try HappyHealthy's Breakfast Banana Split for this healthy spin on dessert that the kids will love. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/recipes/breakf… #NationalBananaDay #HappyHealthyMS #CookWithExtension
What are your favorite garden foods you like to grow? It’s a great time to start planning for summer crops. Use HappyHealthy's seasonal crop guide to get started. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/sites/all/them… #NationalGardeningDay #HappyHealthyMS
Do you know what foods should be heated to 165 degrees when cooking? Check out HappyHealthy to find out. See what other safe temps are for different food items as well. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/safety/cooking… #HappyHealthyMS #LearnWithExtension
Enjoy pecans as a snack or on top of yogurt parfaits. Pecans pack protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling full. They add an excellent crunch to your snack. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/recipes/easy-h… #HappyHealthyMS #NationalPecanMonth #EatWithExtension
Wiping up spilled beverages, grease, or food immediately helps prevent falls and minimize insects or rodents. Wash hands before, during, and after cooking to prevent the spread of germs. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/safety/kitchen… #HappyHealthyMS #LearnWithExtension
April is National Gardening Month. Gardening keeps us active and can be a source of food. Plant an edible garden and save some money on groceries come harvest time. #NationalGardenMonth #LearnWithExtension #HappyHealthyMS
How do you drink more water? The more convenient it is, the more likely we'll drink it! Keep water handy in the fridge, and have a filled water bottle near you throughout the day. Try and make drinking water as easy as possible. #HappyHealthyMS #Hydrate #ChooseWater
Why play outside? It's fun! And it can help create a lifetime habit of being active. happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/being-active #NationalPlayOutsideDay #MoveWithExtension #HappyHealthyMS
Have you tried using large iceberg lettuce leaves as a sandwich or taco wrap? Try iceberg lettuce when making your next burrito! happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/recipes/slow-c… #NationalBurritoDay #HappyHealthyMS #EatwithExtension