SNAP to Health

We're glad these folks are getting the opportunity to learn more about nutrition! https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/livingston_tangipahoa/article_d22a2fda-7adf-11e8-a4c7-dfd566a2043c.html

Livingston Adult Education students get a taste of nutrition Livingston Parish Adult Education students and staff know how to make healthier choices, thanks to LSU AgCenter Area Nutrition Agent Layne Langley’s monthly nutrition series.

SNAP is essential to millions of seniors, and as the US population ages, even more will rely on SNAP for crucial food benefits. Read about it here: https://blog.aarp.org/2018/07/16/millions-of-seniors-rely-on-snap-for-food/ …

AARP - Millions of Seniors Rely on SNAP for Food SNAP—or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—is an essential safety net program for millions of older adults who would otherwise be at risk for hunger and hunger-related health problems. In fact, 22 percent of households receiving SNAP (nearly 4.7 million) have at least one adult age 60...

Senate Farm Bill Passes, Protects the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Food Research & Action Center The Senate Farm Bill keeps food on the tables of struggling individuals and families. FRAC commends the Senate for passing a bill that protects SNAP.

"On Thursday, the Senate passed its $867 billion farm bill with a vote of 86-11, one week after the House passed its own measure with only Republicans voting in favor."

http://theweek.com/speedreads/782096/senate-easily-passes-farm-bill-8611

Senate easily passes farm bill 86-11 On Thursday, the Senate passed its $867 billion farm bill with a vote of 86-11, one week after the House passed its own measure with only Republicans voting in favor. The measure funds everything from crop subsidies to food aid to rural development, and now lawmakers must reconcile the differences b...

Join the National SNAP Call-In Day TODAY. Call 1-888-398-8702 & enter your zip code to connect to your Representative. Urge him/her to "Vote No" on H.R. 2.

"I know firsthand the benefits of SNAP and know that SNAP is crucially important to children’s health and well-being. SNAP does more than just help feed children. SNAP has long-term positive effects on health and children’s education, it alleviates poverty and benefits the economy."

http://www.thegazette.com/subject/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/snap-plays-a-critical-role-for-children-20180614

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Enjoy a nice chicken dinner with this quick and easy lemon chicken recipe!

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/lemon-chicken

Lemon Chicken This easy lemon chicken recipe is one of our most popular main dish chicken recipes. With simple flavor additions that don't overpower the dish, the natural flavor of the chicken is allowed to shine. The low ingredient list also makes for a level of ease that allows this dinner to come together in n...

Make sure to watch out for dehydration while enjoying those beautiful summer days! Here's a Livestrong article about foods to eat when dehydrated. Happy Friday!

https://www.livestrong.com/article/273483-foods-to-eat-when-dehydrated/

Foods to Eat When Dehydrated The human body is made of 60 percent water, and all bodily functions are affected if you are dehydrated. Even though drinking fluids is the first way many people think to rehydrate their body, you actually consume 20 percent of your fluid intake from the foods you eat. Some foods that contain high a...

SNAP participation is associated with real, positive health outcomes.

SNAP is the biggest federal nutrition & hunger safety net program- let your local representatives know that you don't support the current farm bill that would take away benefits for 2 million people!
https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/04/politics/farm-bill-subsidies/index.html

House farm bill seeks to restrict food stamp benefits while allowing subsidies for billionaires Provisions inside the delayed House farm bill would roll back restrictions on the wealthy obtaining federal farm subsidies, as well as allow extended family members to receive lucrative payments.

Make an quick breakfast by following the instructions for these easy 2 ingredient pancakes! https://bit.ly/2souFvN

2 Ingredients Eggs And Banana) Pancakes Recipe - Genius Kitchen Make and share this 2 Ingredients (Eggs & Banana) Pancakes recipe from Genius Kitchen.

Check out the work the Congressional Hunger Center is doing!
https://www.facebook.com/hungercenter/posts/476702896093980

Congressional Hunger Center » Field Site Spotlight: Philadelphia, PA As we conclude our series of Field Site Spotlights for the 24th Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows, we turn to the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap survey, Philadelphia has a food insecurity rate of 21%, which is the highest in the state. Ph...

Enjoy summertime with in season fruits! Read more about the health benefits of fruit here: https://bit.ly/2wY5sx7

Get the Health Benefits of Fruit There are many health benefits to be gotten from fruit. Consumer Reports shares the health benefits of fruit and explains you why you should eat more sweet produce.

"Serving water with school lunches could prevent child, adult obesity"
Check out this article:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171107112408.htm

Serving water with school lunches could prevent child, adult obesity A kinesiology and community health professor's analysis suggests that nationwide expansion of a program in New York City schools that encouraged children to consume water with their lunches could reduce child and adult obesity rates in the US significantly, saving billions in medical costs and other...

"Calorie Counts on Menus Make a Difference"
Check out this article:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171106100505.htm

Calorie counts on menus make a difference One the most comprehensive pieces of research into the impact of displaying calories on menus reveals it not only influences consumers to make lower calorie choices but also encourages retailers to provide lower calorie options.

Are you being played by supermarkets? Check out this article.
"Healthy Eating: The Mind Games of Supermarkets" Veronica Greenwood

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20140919-the-mind-games-of-supermarkets

Healthy eating: The mind games of supermarkets You’re often manipulated to buy at the supermarket. Now hidden design tricks can sway you to pick healthier food without realising, says Veronique Greenwood.

Vaccinations against these two viruses could prevent 1 million cancer cases each year! Do you know the right answer?

A. Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) and Hepatitis B (HBV)
B. Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) and Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)

"Let's end the shameful practice of humiliating hungry children." http://on.rocne.ws/2rHhFDG

End shameful policies that humiliate hungry children at lunchtime

"The Food Buying Guide Mobile App provides quick access to food yield information to help you make quick purchasing decisions from your mobile device. Download it today!" http://ow.ly/B2rw30i0b2m

Food Buying Guide Mobile App | Food and Nutrition Service The Food Buying Guide (FBG) is the essential resource for food yield information for all Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). The FBG assists CNP operators, food manufacturers, and other stakeholders with:

"It may not seem like a big deal if you skipped this morning. For hungry kids, the stakes are higher. Read more about the importance and impact of school breakfast: http://bit.ly/2Fg6q7i " No Kid Hungry

Five Things to Know About School Breakfast As schools return to session around the country, millions of kids will face their school day on an empty stomach because there isn't enough food at home. 1 in 6 kids in the U.S. struggles with hunger, but school meals can help.

"Americans Don't Eat Enough Fruits and Vegetables"

Americans Don’t Eat Enough Fruits and Veggies – Thrive Global By Susan Blumenthal, M.D. and Rachel Greene B.A.

How I Stopped Being Ashamed Of My EBT Card https://www.buzzfeed.com/janelleharris/i-was-ashamed-to-use-food-stamps-but-no-one-should-be?utm_term=.uc8e9zRx3E … via The Girl Can Write

How I Stopped Being Ashamed Of My EBT Card I used my EBT card because I needed the help, but the stigma around food stamps made the process humiliating.

Find out about the organization that took on the food giants and won.

They Took On the Food Giants — and Won For decades, the Center for Science in the Public Interest has worked to influence public policy on nutrition.

Already struggling with your New Year's resolutions? Here are 5 new ones that can help you to lead a healthier life in 2018.

5 New Year’s resolutions that have nothing to do with losing weight Practical goals that promote self-care and good health … and don’t require counting calories.

Scientists discover why fiber is good for us.

Fiber Is Good for You. Now Scientists May Know Why. A series of unusual experiments in mice finds that dietary fiber fine-tunes the immune system and may help prevent chronic inflammation.

Reminder about the importance to exercise throughout the holidays
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/well/move/how-exercise-can-make-for-healthier-fat.html?&moduleDetail=section-news-1&action=click&contentCollection=Well®ion=Footer&module=MoreInSection&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&pgtype=article

How Exercise Can Make for Healthier Fat A single session of exercise may change the molecular workings of fat tissue in ways that, over time, should improve metabolic health.

Confused about probiotics, here's some more info to help

https://goo.gl/TfcshW

Making Sense Of Probiotics And Prebiotics This article is authored by the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine. The mission of the Center is to discover and integrate the latest in geno...

Check out farmers markets for fresh, nutritious and local food!

Farmers Markets: Fresh, Nutritious, Local (USDA) Why shop at farmers markets? Fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits and vegetables are just a few reasons. See what this Nutrition.gov registered dietitian ...

90% of Americans don't eat enough fruits and veggies in their diet.

http://time.com/5029164/fruit-vegetable-diet/

More Than 90% of Americans Don't Eat Enough Fruits and Vegetables Veggie consumption is especially low