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• Eat Healthy, Be Active

  Date: Jan 16, 2019
  Eat Healthy, Be Active is a nutrition program where participants learn the skills needed to make healthy eating and regular physical activity a part of their lifestyle.

• Eat Healthy, Be Active

  Date: Jan 11, 2019
  Eat Healthy, Be Active is a nutrition program where participants learn the skills needed to make healthy eating and regular physical activity a part of their lifestyle.

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  Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day (E3280)

  Published on October 20, 2016
  This book isn’t challenging you to live on so little; it’s a resource in case that’s your reality. In May 2014, there were 46 million Americans on food stamps. Untold millions more—in particular, retirees and students—live under similar constraints.

• Grand Rapids-area food pantries stock local produce

  Published on June 2, 2015
  Access of West Michigan food pantries are purchasing community supported agriculture shares from local farmers.

• Adopting more meatless meals

  Published on March 9, 2016
  Health benefits, tips and other facts for introducing your family to meatless or vegetarian type meals.

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  Simple tips for using canned foods from community food pantries

  Published on July 16, 2018
  Use these simple tips to make canned community pantry foods tastier.

• September is National Food Safety Education Month

  Published on September 8, 2015
  Foodborne illness can often be prevented by being conscious of how you are handling food when harvesting, purchasing, preparing and eating it.

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  Know where to put what in your refrigerator

  Published on August 19, 2015
  Do you throw out any food from your refrigerator? Know where to put what can help you can stop this and save money in the long run.

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  Timesavers in the kitchen

  Published on February 6, 2015
  With busy lives, kitchen planning can save valuable time.

• Cleaning and organizing your cupboards and pantry saves money

  Published on February 15, 2012
  Check your food pantry or cupboards for expired items and use the first in – first out method.

• Sizzling meat prices a shock for some consumers

  Published on May 26, 2014
  Challenges in the beef and pork industry have led to higher retail prices.

• Soups: fast, nutritious and nourishing

  Published on December 3, 2015
  Cold winter days need fast warm ups, and a bowl of soup or stew can certainly be appealing. Healthy eating habits can maximize on nutrients in soup that are seasonal and readily available.

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  Ever wonder about requirements for school food programs? Part 2

  Published on December 28, 2015
  Two major changes have updated school food program requirements, in nutrition and community access.

• Farmer's markets and sustainability: Part one

  Published on July 11, 2016
  Why Farmer's Markets continue to be a great local choice for getting your groceries.

• WIC nutrition changes coming soon

  Published on March 17, 2014
  The USDA has recently released new WIC regulations that will go into effect May 5, 2014.

• Build better credit

  Published on November 6, 2012
  Life happens – from emergencies to unexpected set-backs. Explore tips to improve your credit score.

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  Two recommendations for your Thanksgiving turkey

  Published on November 4, 2015
  Two USDA recommendations are very important to know when preparing and cooking your Thanksgiving turkey, or any poultry.

• Saving money on grains and dairy

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Whole grains and dairy – Healthy and cost less

• Summer squash is on its way; lock the doors

  Published on July 1, 2013
  Soon to be arriving in a farmers market near you – zucchini and other summer squashes.

• Double Up Food Bucks evaluation demonstrates success

  Published on August 9, 2013
  Report highlights healthy trends in farmers market purchases.