Maryland EFNEP

We aim to help limited-income families and youth acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior to better promote health and wellness!

[Maryland EFNEP @MDEFNEP]

Today is National Marshmallow Day! Here is a quick recipe to make your traditional S’ mores a little healthier for you and your loved ones.
1 medium banana
½ tsp ground cinnamon
4 all-natural marshmallows
2 squares of 70% dark chocolate, cut in half
https://t.co/c6hjdUnK3x

[Maryland EFNEP @MDEFNEP]

Try something different on your next date night with this yummy and healthy pasta with goat cheese: https://t.co/TD623sqJ79 #nationalgoatcheesemonth #goatcheese #cheese #pasta #efnep #efnepworks #UMDimprovehealth

[Dr. Mehmet Oz @DrOz]

With an aisle full of jarred tomato sauces in the supermarket, it can be somewhat challenging to determine which one is good for you. Use this guide from food journalist @MarkSchatzker to clear up the confusion: https://t.co/AbsByVY58i

[Maryland EFNEP @MDEFNEP]

Do you remember that August is also Sandwich Month? But why are they important? Sandwiches can have different minerals, vitamins and most of our food groups. Here are some healthy recipes: https://t.co/I95xUSqRF9

[Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD @NevaRDLD]

It's easy to #HaveAPlant and get 5 servings/day. Have juice at breakfast, a green salad and frozen #fruit with yogurt at lunch and a green #veggie and #potato at dinner!

[WebMD @WebMD]

Avocado lovers: Are you practicing safe slicing? Here's the simplest (and safest) way to cut one up. 🥑

[Maryland EFNEP @MDEFNEP]

Throw your kids a little change from their regular morning orange juice before school with some of these fun and healthy ideas:
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#backtoschoolmonth #backtoschool #myplate #breakfast #juice #efnep #efnepworks #UMDimprovehealth

[WebMD @WebMD]

Did you know cooking foods with a tablespoon of chopped red or green chili pepper can boost your metabolic rate? The effect is probably temporary, but if you eat spicy foods often, the benefits may add up. 🌶️ https://t.co/VSRvDXzbkp

[Julieanna Hever @PlantDietitian]

Fun facts about perfect potatoes for #NationalPotatoDay

🥔Potatoes contain high-quality protein + many nutrients, such as potassium, vitamins C & B6
🥔Baked potato, gram for gram, has a better amino acid score than 90% lean beef
🥔Taters score as one of the most satiating foods

[Fruits & Veggies - Have A Plant @Fruits_Veggies]

Did you know cherry season can last all year long? 😲🍒Freezing cherries is easy and frozen cherries are just as flavorful and nutritious as fresh ones! Learn how Lori Taylor @TheProduceMom saves her cherries for every season and occasion. https://t.co/R9wC5u0FAk #haveaplant

[International Food Information Council (IFIC) @IFIC_Insights]

🥔 🥔 Have you heard of #sustainable spuds? https://t.co/wDvvwTBRTh happy #NationalPotatoDay 🥔 🥔

[Maryland EFNEP @MDEFNEP]

It's Move It Monday! Let's start our week right with a quick cardio workout.
Source: https://t.co/yaPY8E8911

[Maryland EFNEP @MDEFNEP]

Want to help the kids find their inner chef, then let them try out these fun and healthy recipes: https://t.co/JW20S2uCG8 #kidseatrightmonth #kidseatright #efnep #efnepworks #UMDimprovehealth

[davidgrotto @davidgrotto]

A7: Eating breakfast can support a wide range of learning. Geography – where does your food come from? Science – how does food fuel you’re your brain and body? Math – #ROI. Return on investment by eating breakfast daily and feeding your future. #PoweredByBreakfast

[Maryland EFNEP @MDEFNEP]

Here are some helpful tips to remember the next time you're out at your local farmers market:
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#farmersmarket #efnep #efnepworks #UMDimprovehealth

[No Kid Hungry @nokidhungry]

It can be tough for anyone to get their kid to school early, especially working-class parents whose jobs might not be flexible. Making breakfast a part of the school day meals a lot more hungry kids get to eat. https://t.co/OSewj24xZH #BacktoSchool

[Dr Martin W. Bloem @mwbloem]

Via @FAO
5 eating habits that are good for us 👇

🍅Eat plenty of veggies & fruits
🍔Watch your intake of fats
🍩Cut back on sugar
🍽️Reduce salt
💧Drink lots of water

👉 (link: https://t.co/meGUykPvmh) https://t.co/meGUykPvmh #ZeroHunger

[U.S. FDA Human Foods Program @FDAfood]

Stumped by what to pack in your child’s lunchbox? 🤔
These 4 tips will help you create healthy and stress-free meals. https://t.co/jPikJ9l1Du #BackToSchool2019

[Maryland EFNEP @MDEFNEP]

August is National Sandwich Month. Here are some examples of healthy sandwiches you can prepare for your lunch this month.
https://t.co/iN8sfj5C6S