Nutrition Connections - UNH Extension

10/24/2025

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10/08/2025

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09/29/2025

❗ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

To our amazing partners & participants across the Granite State,

The UNH Extension Nutrition Connections program is entering a time of change.

It's with a heavy heart that we announce on September 30, 2025 SNAP-Ed will officially end in New Hampshire after over 30 years of helping kids, families, and adults eat healthier, stretch food budgets and build stronger communities. The reconciliation bill, also known as the Big Beautiful Bill, signed by the President on July 4th eliminated funding for the SNAP-Ed program nationally. SNAP-Ed provided $1.2 million a year in funding for Nutrition Connections programming.

We are deeply grateful for every participant, partner, community & the many staff members moving on that have been a part of this journey with us. Your support, enthusiasm & dedication have had a tremendous impact on the health of our state.

While this chapter closes, our story isn’t over. Nutrition Connections will continue through EFNEP (Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program,) with a focus on caregivers of young children. We’ll still be here sharing affordable recipes, offering nutrition education classes and supporting New Hampshire families in adopting healthier habits. The work may look different, and there are less people on our team, but our heart and mission remain the same.

Thank you for trusting us, learning with us, and walking alongside us. Together we will keep building a healthier New Hampshire. ❤️

Learn more about the amazing impacts made through SNAP-Ed in New Hampshire here: https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3123&context=extension&preview_mode=1&z=1747836578

09/22/2025

🍎 September's seasonal produce round up is here! September has plenty of nutritious & delicious foods in season in New Hampshire!

Here’s what you’ll find in season this month:
🥕 Crunchy carrots & sweet corn
🍐 Juicy pears & crisp apples
🥔 Potatoes & pumpkins for cozy meals
🥦 Broccoli, cauliflower & kale
🍑 Late-season peaches & raspberries

Buying in season = delicious flavor & lower cost. Win-win for your family and your budget!

💡 Try adding one new seasonal fruit or veggie to your meals this week. You might just find a new favorite.

Tell us which ones are you most excited about cooking with! ⤵️

09/19/2025

The UNH Nutrition Program is once again recruiting community members to participate in their UNH Nutrition and Wellness Program!

This FREE 8-week nutrition counseling/education program offers our senior nutrition students the opportunity to work with a ‘client’ on a weekly basis to help them make progress towards their nutrition and wellness related goals.

Location is not a barrier! All sessions are held virtually utilizing telehealth modalities, and we accept clients from across the country.

If you are interested in working on your health goals with one of our fabulous students, please e-mail us at nutrition.wellness@unh.edu by September 30th or help us by sharing with your networks.

Don't miss out! This program typically fills quickly.

09/13/2025

Pt 1: 20 Minute Meals Series — Head to our Instagram below to check it out!🥘

This ‘Chicken Tortellini Soup’ recipe is quick & so easy to make!

We asked & you answered — time is one of the biggest barriers to cooking! So we’re kicking off a “20 minute (or less) meal” series for those of us who want a nutritious meal but want it fast.

The prep time for this recipe was only 20 minutes TOTAL, and that’s with us filming, so probably even less. ⏰

So dust off your slow cooker and let it do the hard part for you!

You’ll need:
- 1 32oz box reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 package of chicken breast
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 package of tortellini
- Spices: crushed red pepper, salt, black pepper, Italian seasonings, thyme

Throw it in the slow cooker & cook EITHER on low for 6.5 hours OR high for 3 hours. Then add your tortellini, cook for 15 more minutes and enjoy!

PRO TIP 👉 If the above cook times don’t work with your work schedule, make it on the weekend & keep it in the fridge for easy weeknight meals you only have to heat up.

💬⤵️ What do you think of this tortellini twist in the classic chicken noodle soup!?

09/09/2025

🥪✨ Packing school lunches doesn’t have to be stressful! A balanced lunch keeps kids full, focused, and ready to learn.

Here are some tips for what to (& what not to) include in your child's lunch box this school year ⤵️

✅ Include all food groups: whole grains, protein, fruits, veggies, dairy

✅ Choose foods that are easy for kids to eat on their own. This may include cutting foods into bite-sized pieces or taking out of packing

✅ Choose SAFE foods. School lunch is not the time to push new foods or foods your child refuses.

✅ Be mindful of classroom food allergies. Lots of NH schools are nut-free, but even if yours isn't, be mindful of your child's classmates.

👉 Save this post or share it with another parent who could use some lunchbox help!

STAY TUNED! Throughout the month we'll be offering more tips on school lunch food safety & meal inspo!

Learn more here:

Get tips for packing a healthy back-to-school lunch kids will like and improve their ability to learn.

08/29/2025

💍 We may not be getting married, but we ARE here to help you:

🥗 Learn about nutritious foods & healthy recipes

🛒 Stretch your food dollars

🚶 Get moving & feel your best

Our FREE nutrition & cooking classes in NH help families eat better, move more & stretch their food dollars.

💬⤵️ Which of these tips would help you the most right now?!

08/15/2025

Got kids with endless energy after dinner? Take a short family walk and swap screens for steps! 🚶‍♀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Here’s why it works:

✅ Helps kids burn off extra energy

✅ Reduces screen time

✅ Supports digestion after meals

✅ Builds quality family time

✅ Helps kids wind down for better sleep

✅ Teaches healthy habits early

Even 10–15 minutes counts — start small and make it fun by playing "I spy," doing a scavenger hunt or being silly with shadows like our Social Marketing Specialist, Haeley Morin, with her family below!

How would you make family walks more fun? ⤵️

08/13/2025

Did you know according to the USDA, the average American family of 4 wastes $1,500 worth of food each year? �

If you want to save money and eat healthier, cutting down on food waste is one of the easiest ways to do it!

Here are some real, practical tips to get started:
� Plan your meals and shop only what you need.
� Store your food correctly to keep it fresh longer.
� Use leftovers creatively—turn them into new meals!
� Buy only what your family will eat, not just what looks like a good deal.

Small changes can add up to big savings and less waste. Learn more here: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/preventing-wasted-food-home

What’s one thing you’ll try this week? Share your tips or questions below! �

08/13/2025

🔁❗️Summer EBT (S-EBT) is a grocery benefit program that helps combat childhood hunger in New Hampshire, providing $120 for each eligible school-aged child during the summer for groceries. Starts July 2025. Apply at: nheasy.nh.gov/ #/summer-ebt/start



Repost: NH Hunger Solutions

Summer EBT (S-EBT) is a grocery benefit program that helps combat childhood hunger in New Hampshire, providing $120 for each eligible school-aged child during the summer for groceries. Starts July 2025. Apply at: nheasy.nh.gov/ #/summer-ebt/start