Powell County Nutrition Education Program

Fresh, Canned, Dried or Frozen: Get the Most from Your Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables are good-for-you foods — no matter what form they take — fresh, frozen, canned or dried.

This month in the MoneyWi$e Newsletter you will find tips and strategies for "Stretching Your Dollar: What To Do When The 'Ends' Don't Meet."
Read all about it at ukfcs.net/MoneyWise3-25

Will you be busy "spring cleaning" soon? A great place to start is your fridge! Visit https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/refrigeration to learn more on how to store food safely!

The February recipe from the 2025 Food + Nutrition Recipe Calendar is Cauliflower Bites.
View the entire calendar: https://tinyurl.com/2025NEPcal
Get your print copy at your county Cooperative Extension office: https://extension.ca.uky.edu/county

New year...new Healthy Choices newsletter!!! Check it out for some great tips and recipes! https://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/content/healthy-choices-newsletter-archive

January is National Month! If you're still in the mood for turkey after the holidays, this recipe will be right up your alley...slow cooker BBQ Turkey Legs.
https://www.planeatmove.com/recipes/recipe/slow-cooker-wild-side-burgoo/

Add some of our Apple Cole Slaw and you have a meal!
https://www.planeatmove.com/recipes/recipe/apple-coleslaw/

Encouraging healthy eating and getting 60 minutes of daily physical activity are just two ways to help children maintain a healthy weight. Check out these tips for parents to help prevent childhood overweight and obesity. https://bit.ly/4dAuuBC

Food Safety During Power Outages Kristi visits with Nan Montgomery, Warren County Senior SNAP Educator, to discuss Food Safety during a Power Outage. Food safety Is very important during pow...

The Joy of Cooking with Kids During the Holidays With special treats and family gatherings, the perfect time to teach your child about cooking and nutrition is during the holidays!

Looking to Reduce Your Family's Added Sugar Intake? Here's How Minimizing added sugar is a priority for many parents, but it's not as simple as trading cookies and soda for fruit and water. Added sugar may be found in many foods where you may not expect it.