Harris County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

EFNEP goes GREEN this October 6th!

Find out how you can help those affected by the Texas Panhandle wildfires by visiting http://tx.ag/WildfireRelief.

Contact information has been provided for supply point drop offs and donations, the link will also be regularly updated as more information becomes available.

Texas A&M AgriLife | The Texas A&M University System | Texas Division of Emergency Management | Texas A&M Forest Service

We sincerely appreciate the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for responding to all those affected in the Panhandle. Visit the link below to see how you could help!

Find out how you can help those affected by the Texas Panhandle wildfires by visiting http://tx.ag/WildfireRelief.

Contact information has been provided for supply point drop offs and donations, the link will also be regularly updated as more information becomes available.

Texas A&M AgriLife | The Texas A&M University System | Texas Division of Emergency Management | Texas A&M Forest Service

Milk & Dairy Alternatives: Which Option is Best for You?
Source: Cooper Aerobics

When it comes to dairy and dairy alternatives there are many options to choose from. From nutritional differences to taste and consistency, determining which one is best for you can be confusing. Let’s explore the variety of choices to see which dairy or non-dairy milk could fit best into your healthy eating plan.

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Fall into Fitness with These Exercise Tips
Source: Stanford Medicine Children's Hospital

Autumn usually brings a welcome cooldown from summer weather—and beautiful scenery to boot. And that makes fall a great time to begin an exercise program. Why wait for New Year’s when the weather is likely to be less inspiring? Make a new-you exercise resolution right now: Resolve to enjoy the glories of autumn through simple, calorie-burning activities.

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8 Ways To Save Money on Groceries
Source: International Food Information Council

Americans are feeling the effects of rising food costs. IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey found that 83% of consumers have noticed an increase in food and beverage prices in the last year. As a result, many of us are interested in cutting back on our grocery bills—wherever and whenever possible.

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Eight Ways To Save Money on Groceries – Food Insight Americans are feeling the effects of rising food costs. IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey found that 83% of consumers have noticed an increase in food and beverage prices in…

TeenHealth: 5 Ways to Cope With Anxiety
Source: The Nemours Foundation

Everyone feels anxious or nervous at times. Feelings like these can surface when you face a challenge. They might happen when the pressure is on to do well. They can happen when you fear making a mistake, looking bad, or being judged.

Instead of avoiding things that prompt anxiety, it’s best to face them. You might be surprised by what you can do. Here are five things that can help you learn to cope with anxiety.

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5 formas de afrontar la ansiedad (para Adolescentes) - Nemours KidsHealth Todos nos sentimos ansiosos o nerviosos en algún momento. En lugar de evitar las cosas que disparan tu ansiedad, es mejor enfrentarlas. Aquí encontrarás 5 consejos para poder controlar la ansiedad.

Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature. As soon as a turkey begins to thaw, any bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to grow again. There are 3 safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave oven.

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Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing | Food Safety and Inspection 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.

Meal Planning
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate

A grocery list can help you plan your meals. Include foods from each food group to have a variety of ingredients on hand for healthy meals.

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Festively Fit: Staying Fit Over the Holidays
Source: American Council on Exercise

Are you wondering how you will handle the challenges of being confronted with mountains of delicious food, endless parties, and crazy schedules? If you make the following key foundational behaviors a priority, circumstantial, seasonal, and unexpected events won’t have the power to derail you. Each “Festively Fit Tip” showcases an example of how you can apply these behaviors in real situations and stay fit over the holidays.

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Festively Fit: Staying Fit Over the Holidays It’s no secret that staying fit over the holidays is a challenge for many people, but it doesn’t have to be. Try out these 5 fitness tips this holiday season!

Stress, depression & the holidays: Tips for coping
Source: Mayo Clinic

Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression.

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Tips for coping with holiday stress Stress and depression can ruin your holidays. Here's how to keep the joy alive.