Urban Snap-Ed Educator Kim Clark

04/05/2022

Our first Network Night of the Spring Semester is just around the corner!
Join Ed and the Birmingham Coalition for Student Mental Health Tuesday, April 12th from 5:30pm-7:00pm from the comfort and safety of your home for an evening of connecting, sharing, and discussing the issues and desires of Birmingham City Families. Student Mental Health Network Night will have all the components of our traditional Network Nights (New & Good, Business of the Network, the Marketplace), but this specific Network Night will be focused on students' mental health, wellbeing, and how we as a community can better support them.
Please feel free to share out our flyer below with any students, parents, or community members you know!
***Please note: Registration for this event is required. To register, visit https://bit.ly/studentmhnetworknight
After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting information.

02/09/2022

Flemmie Pansy Kittrell was the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in nutrition. Her research focused on such topics as the levels of protein requirements in adults, the proper feeding of black infants, and the importance of preschool enrichment experiences for children.
https://en.wikipedia.org/

02/08/2022

Do you know what today is?

Check out our website for some tasty, healthy recipes

https://www.aces.edu/blog/tag/recipes/

02/07/2022

Have you considered? Interested in a recipe? Comment your thoughts and inquiries below!

According to animaloutlook.org, about 50% of Americans are aware of and 1 in 5 participate! https://animaloutlook.org/meatless-mondays/

Benefits:
1. May Reduce Your Risk of Diseases. Research suggests that eating less meat and more fruits and veggies may reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

2. Weight Management. Take a look at these 8 Smart Swaps for Meatless Monday to see how easy it is to incorporate healthy meatless options.

3. Improved Nutrition. Eating veggies and whole grains increases your fiber intake and provides essential nutrients.

4. Save Money. Meat is more expensive than the ingredients used to make meatless meals.

5. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Meatless Monday conserves water and decreases fossil fuel and gas emissions. “An estimated 1,800 to 2,500 gallons of water go into a single pound of beef.”
https://www.nugonutrition.com/

02/01/2022

Giveaways, tips, and videos to help you along your health journey!

01/18/2022

Watch this video from some great healthy snacking tips!

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01/04/2022

Are you a parent with a child in the Birmingham City School system? Would you like to help in creating a successful environment for our students?

Become a Family Ambassador!

11/23/2021

For the first time in 44 years, Irondale joins Birmingham in supporting the local favorite hiking spot 🌲

11/17/2021

You are invited to a Virtual Diabetes Conference hosted by the Alabama Extension Health and Nutrition Team at Alabama A&M University
To register by clicking the link below:
https://www.aces.edu/go/2372

11/17/2021

Did you know, that I am available to you the community?

I offer free nutrtition, physical activity, screen time reduction, budgeting for healthier eating, and more!

Classes can be one time or 8-10wks!

Having a community event? Let me come and spread the wealth!

11/04/2021

The weather is changing! What healthy hot meals do you prepare for your family?