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These are some of the best FREE physical activities in Utah this Summer! Comment if you have done any of these things or have other free physical activity ideas to try in Utah!

Here at Create Better Health, we are passionate about physical activity and its benefits. This summer we are promoting the amazing benefits of physical activity for kids! It's getting harder and harder for kids to live active lives. But the benefits of running, climbing, and playing are good for them inside and out.

The Ultimate Guide to Creating Healthy, Active Kids Healthy, active kids are happier kids! In this post, learn all the details on why kids need physical activity and get fun ideas on what you can do to keep you and your kids active.

Do you want to decrease the amount of time it takes to prepare dinner? Good knife skills can decrease food prep time and increase your chopping confidence! Here are some basic vegetable-cutting tips to help you improve your kitchen skills and ensure safety while working with knives.

Preserve Your Fingers: Vegetable Cutting Knife Safety Do you want to decrease the amount of time it takes to prepare dinner? Do you ever get nervous that you’ll cut yourself when you use a really sharp knife? Good knife skills can decrease food prep time and increase your chopping confidence!

Take advantage of Double Up Food Bucks at participating farm stands and farmer's markets this summer! You can get up to $30 of FREE Utah-grown fruits and veggies - per market day - when using your SNAP EBT Horizon card.

The program works by matching SNAP benefits, dollar-for-dollar, up to thirty dollars per market day at participating markets. The matched benefits (Double Up Food Bucks) can be used to purchase Utah-grown fruits and vegetables throughout the season.

Visit doubleuputah.org for a list of participating markets this season.

There is nothing quite like a fresh tomato ripe off the vine. Did you know there are literally hundreds of tomato varieties? Head to the blog to learn some fun facts about tomatoes and their best uses.

Interesting Facts About Tomatoes Discover fascinating facts about tomatoes! From their history to health benefits and culinary wonders, explore the world of tomatoes!

We are big fans of cucumbers over here. They are so refreshing and crisp. One of our favorite ways to enjoy cucumbers is cucumber cream cheese bites. It's the perfect nutritious snack for any occasion. This post has a lot of fun information about cucumbers, and of course, at the end, you'll find our cucumber cream cheese bites recipe.

Quick and Easy Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites Your Family Will Love Try our Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites – a crisp, creamy, and healthy snack recipe you'll love. Perfect for any occasion!

We've been spending a lot of time outdoors, as the weather has warmed up. Get outside and move this summer, and keep these tips in mind to stay safe while you do!

Take the FREE Create Better Health course online in English or Spanish! Learn how to stretch your dollar and eat better on a budget, plus get new inexpensive recipes to try. Visit createbetterhealth.org and click the link on the sidebar to register.

Join Captain Create and learn about the MyPlate Grains food group! The video is featured on the Captain Create YouTube channel which can be found linked in the bio of Kids Create

When you are busy, it is easy for menu planning and healthy eating to be put on the back burner. But it doesn't have to be that way. With a few tips and tricks, you can find ways to balance a chaotic busy life and still eat healthy. In this post, we will cover 10 Time-Saving Cooking Tips. And we will share one of our favorite time-saving recipes: shredded chicken.

Time-Saving Culinary Hacks & Hand-Shredded Chicken to the Rescue In this post, we will cover 10 Time-Saving Cooking Tips. And we will share one of our favorite time-saving recipes: hand-shredded chicken.

May is National Asparagus Month! Create Better Health Utah has been celebrating with delicious recipes, fun facts, and features of ambassadors across the state with their favorite ways to enjoy asparagus! Check it out and enjoy some asparagus of your own before May is over.

Follow Utah SNAP-Ed Works for Create Better Health highlights and fun facts about the program!

Two of the participants started walking together creating an accountability and buddy system. They voiced being pleased to be walking and that they felt better after walking. One of the participants has diabetes and seems very earnest in learning foods to eat and exercise/movement to help stabilize his blood sugar.
Movement throughout the day urges us forward toward a healthier lifestyle. Finding a "buddy" to help support and motivate increases movement for these participants.

Life is busy! Having nutritious packed snacks to have throughout the day is a must. A good snack includes fiber-rich carbs and protein. This makes these Cinnamon Roll energy balls the perfect snack! Head to the blog to get the recipe, and learn about protein and why we need it.

The Best Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls Recipe Our cinnamon protein energy balls recipe is a crowd favorite. It's quick and easy to make and packed with flavor.

Free lunch sites will be open across Utah throughout the summer. Check with your local school district or use the USDA's Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder to find locations near you.

After your family enjoys lunch, spend some time playing on the school playground.

Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder | Food and Nutrition Service The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Are you struggling to afford healthy food for yourself and your family? You're not alone. Many people are feeling the pinch of increased living costs, including rising food prices. Our free Create Better Health nutrition online course can help you learn how to eat healthy on a budget. And now it is available in both English and Spanish! Head to the blog to learn more.

Free Nutrition Online Courses to Create a Healthy Life Create Better Health Utah is now offering Free nutrition online courses in both English and Spanish.

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Exercising indoors is a great way to get in some physical activity when the weather isn't cooperating!

It's not often you find a recipe that is delicious, super easy, and healthy. But this one knocks it out of the park! Join us in learning the steps to make your own 3 ingredient pizza dough. Plus- one of the three ingredients gives this dough a nutritious kick of protein! Head to the blog to find out what it is.

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Content on Kids Create and Create Better Health Utah will focus on the phrase, "Your Choice, Your Move" for the next four months. Follow along and see how you can make the move to create better health in your life!

Learn how to shop, cook, and live healthy on a budget by enrolling in the FREE Create Better Health course. NOW OFFERED IN SPANISH!

Visit: https://extensioncourses.usu.edu/product/mejore-su-salud/ to sign up today!

Join Captain Create and explore the MyPlate Vegetable Group! 🥕🥦🍅

The full video is on the Kids Create YouTube channel, and can be found at https://www.youtube.com/

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Making breakfast ahead of time is a great way to start your school day off on the right foot. Give these 5 quick and easy, healthy make-ahead breakfast ideas a try to make your morning schedule flow with ease.

5 Quick and Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas For School Get five quick and easy healthy breakfast ideas to start your school day off right! Plus get other delicious and nutritious breakfast ideas!