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EFNEP teaches healthy eating on a budget. Families learn how to stretch their food dollar, eat healthy

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is funded by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and is offered nationwide. The program’s mission is to improve the nutritional health of vulnerable populations. EFNEP fulfills this purpose by bringing together federal, state, and local resources and utilizing the vast grassroots infrastructure of Cooperative Extension wit

hin the Land-Grant University System. EFNEP educators are members of the communities they serve, as research has proven their superior abilities to relate to and communicate with participants. EFNEP focuses on four core areas - diet quality and physical activity, food resource management, household food safety, and food security - to help families achieve nutritionally sound diets.

09/03/2026

Breakfast is an extremely important meal that often comes at the most hectic part of the day. Here are some ideas and strategies for when you have time to cook a hot breakfast in the morning, as well as foods you can prepare ahead of time to beat the morning time crunch. Remember that you are a role model, and children will often mimic what they see you do!

https://www.eatright.org/food/planning/meals-and-snacks/6-tips-for-better-breakfasts

08/26/2026

Add sweetness to your salad with fruit. You can use fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruit to give your salad a powerful, colorful, and nutritious punch. Common additions are berries, apples, peaches, oranges, and raisins. For more ways to upgrade your salad, read below!

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/add-color/how-to-make-a-hearty-healthy-salad

08/19/2026

Lettuce doesn't always have to be the base of your salad. Adding a whole grain, such as quinoa or brown rice, is a great way to boost a salad, providing extra fiber that tastes delicious and keeps you full longer! Try this recipe to open your eyes to more salad possibilities!

https://extension.msstate.edu/blogs/extension-for-real-life/the-food-factor-mediterranean-salad

08/12/2026

Traditional coleslaw is typically made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and mayonnaise. However, you can make a slaw using different vegetables and with a different kind of dressing. Dressings do not have to be mayonnaise-based. They can use oil, Greek yogurt, or a combination. Get creative, the sky is the limit!

https://www.eatright.org/food/food-preparation/cooking-tips/slaws-create-a-fun-twist-on-salad
https://www.eatright.org/recipes/snacks-and-sides/jicama-apple-slaw

08/06/2026

Salads are delicious, especially in the summer when temperatures rise. Making a salad is a great way to avoid heating up your kitchen with the oven. Try to use seasonal produce for the best taste and bang for your buck. The possibilities are endless!

https://www.eatright.org/food/food-preparation/cooking-tips/build-a-healthy-salad

07/29/2026

When traveling with food, make sure cold foods stay cold. Pack your cooler with ice or ice packs to keep the temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid opening coolers unless necessary to keep cool air inside. Put the cooler in a shaded area or out of direct sunlight. For more information on cookout safety, click the link below.

https://foodsafety.tamu.edu/files/2016/03/Grilling-outdoors-safely.pdf

07/22/2026

We all want to stay safe when eating outdoors. The key is to never let your picnic food remain in the “Danger Zone” — between 40 °F and 140 °F — for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if outdoor temperatures are above 90 °F. This is when bacteria in food can multiply rapidly, leading to foodborne illness. Planning ahead can keep you safe this summer!

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/barbecue-basics-tips-prevent-foodborne-illness

07/15/2026

Separating raw and cooked foods applies when grilling just as it does when cooking indoors. Do not put cooked foods back on the same plate that once held raw foods. You can either use separate plates or wash plates in hot, soapy water. Click the link below for more tips on how to separate foods at the grill!

https://www.eatright.org/food/home-food-safety/wash-and-separate-foods/the-rules-of-separation-at-the-grill

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