Renetta Harrison @918-341-3166

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Program 5-Week Program Starting

WeeklyWednesday, April 8th, @

1 pm-3 pmRogers County Health

Department

If you are interested pleasecall to put your name on thellist - no limit on attendees.

Calendar20 NUTRITION TIPS FOR 2020

Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses attention on healthful eating through NationalNutrition Month®. The theme this year, Eat Right, Bite by Bite, promotes eating a variety of nutritious foodsevery day, planning and creating healthful meals each week and the value of consulting with a registereddietitian. The Rogers County Health Department encourages people to make informed food choices and developsound eating and physical activity habits. Contrary to popular belief, healthful eating doesn’t have to beoverwhelming. Small goals and changes can have a cumulative, healthful effect. Every little bit is a step in theright direction!

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PATH TO HEALTHA Monthly Newsletter by the Rogers County Health

Department

11. Dine out without ditching your goals12. Enact family meal time13. Banish brown bag boredom14. Reduce added sugars15. Eat seafood twice a week16. Explore new foods and flavors17. Experiment with plant-based meals18. Make an effort to reduce food waste19. Make half your plate fruits & vegetables20. Use dietary supplements with caution

Eat breakfastSlow down at mealtimeWatch portion sizesBe activeGet to know food labelsFix healthy snacksPlan your meals each weekFollow food safety guidelinesDrink more waterGet cooking

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National Nutrition Month

Sugar Snap Peas

Garlic Sugar Snap Peas

+ High in Vitamins A, C, and K + Rich source of Folate and Iron+ Low in calories+ High in Fiber+ Excellent for Heart Health

Sugar Snap Peas are in the legume family. Sugar Snap Peas get their namefrom their sweet flavor and the "snappy" crunch they make when you bite intothem. They are grown on a vine and can be planted in the ground or in a largepot. Sugar Snap Peas can be baked, steamed, canned, dried or eaten raw.

Be sure to stop byour office to get

your free packetof seeds!

Monthly

Harvest Sugar snap peas lose half the sweetness if left at room temperature--be sure to refrigerate for the best taste!

GARDENING FOR HEALTHCelebrate the First Day of Spring, March 20th

The physical benefits of gardening are well documented, improvingstrength and mobility. Think of your garden or nature as a gym, butwithout the membership fees and boring machinery. Many musclesare employed to dig, weed, plant, lift, moving objects, and bending.These types of activities are much less stressful to the joints thanrunning or jogging.

Other health benefits of gardening include exposure to Vitamin Dfrom sunshine, increased flexibility, increased circulation, improved

coordination, improved immune system, decreased stress, and so much more. The final rewards of gardening arenot only improving your physical health, you are producing fresh, healthy foods for you and your family.

Nutritional Benefits:

Heat a wok or skillet over high heat with the oil. Add the sugar snap peas and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until snap peas are tendercrisp and just beginning to brown in spots. Toss with soy sauce and pepper.

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1 lb. sugar snap peas2 tsp. coconut oil or vegetable oil2 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce1/4 tsp. pepper or to taste

For more Sugar snap pearecipes visit our Facebookpage, @RogersCoHealth

Per Serving: 71 Calories | 6g Carbohydrates | 4g Protein | 3g Total Fat | 93mg SodiumServing Size: 2/3 cup | Prep Time: 2 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 7 minutes

DEPENDING UPON THE INTENSITY, GARDENING CANBURN BETWEEN CALORIES AN HOUR!150-300