Sabine Parish Nutrition and Community Health

04/28/2025

It’s Healthy Kids Day! One way to raise healthy eaters is by giving
them lots of chances to help in the kitchen. Discover age-appropriate
ways to get your kids involved during mealtime at

​The best way to raise healthy eaters is to give them lots of opportunities to help in the kitchen.

04/26/2025

🌟 What an incredible day at the 2025 Choctaw-Apache Annual Pow Wow 🌟

Today was all about education as I represented the LSU Ag Center in Nutrition and Community Health. Our booth featured the exciting blender bike where we served delicious Cherry Berry smoothies and engaged everyone with fun games from the Play Streets program.

Witnessing the vibrant culture and traditions of the Choctaw-Apache tribe was truly a blessing. We can’t wait to come back tomorrow for more fun and experiences!

04/23/2025

This lower-sodium ramen stir fry is a quick and easy recipe that will
reduce mealtime stress. Packed with vegetables, protein, and plenty
of flavor, this well-balanced dish will leave you satisfied while taking
less than 40 minutes to prepare. Use the recipe below or follow along
as LSU AgCenter Nutrition & Community Health (NCH) agent Layne
Langley demonstrates how to prepare this recipe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0NbS0hbVZ0
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 (20 ounce) bag frozen stir-fry vegetables
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 1 package instant ramen, noodles only
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, onion,
ramen noodles (slightly broken), chicken, red pepper flakes and
water. Stir, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until noodles are
softened. Stir occasionally.
2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic powder and
ginger. Stir until honey is dissolved. Pour sauce over the stir-fry
mixture. Mix until well coated.
3. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for an additional
5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and tir-fry

The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Healthcare Connections have partnered to produce the video series ‘Build a Healthy Meal.’ We’ll show you how to make easy, tas...

04/21/2025

This National Parks Week, get out and explore one of Louisiana’s
beautiful parks or historic sites. From biking, paddling and hiking to
boating, horseback riding and fishing, there’s something for everyone
to enjoy:

Preserving and Showcasing Louisiana's Natural and Historic Treasures Find Parks Image Caption Enjoy the beach at Fontainebleau State Park Alert More Information + Controlled Burn - North Toledo Bend State Park Our certified prescribed burning team will conduct a  controlled burn at North Toledo Ben...

04/18/2025

The LSU AgCenter Healthy Communities initiative supports farmers
markets, park improvements, gardens, and pedestrian-friendly
projects across Louisiana. In Franklin Parish, these efforts have led to
exciting changes like improved sidewalks and community gardens.
Discover what's happening in Franklin Parish and see what could be
possible in your community:

(03/19/25 Organizers in several of the rural towns and villages that dot Franklin Parish have banded together to improve quality of life in their communities.

04/16/2025

The LSU AgCenter is bringing exciting physical activity opportunities
to communities across Louisiana! From StoryWalks and stencils to
"read and ride" bikes, our Nutrition & Community Health (NCH) agents
are working hard to promote health and education. These projects
provide fun, free ways for families to stay active and engaged. Learn
more at

(03/21/25) Extension agents from around the state have developed new programs to encourage exercise and healthy living.

04/14/2025

Did you know that about 1 in 7 people in Louisiana live with food
insecurity? If you’re a home gardener, you can help by donating extra
produce you grow. This , consider
donating to a food pantry or community fridge near you!

04/11/2025

The LSU AgCenter Healthy Communities initiative is dedicated to
making the healthy choice the easy choice in Louisiana. Ensuring that
residents have access to safe physical activity opportunities and
affordable, nutritious food is at the heart of our mission. Contact your
local Nutrition & Community Health Agent or visit our website to learn
more this :

Building Healthy Communities through collaboration, community ownership, inclusive approaches & long-term, positive commitment to healthy lifestyles

04/09/2025

Happy ! This year’s theme, "It Starts
Here," highlights that public health begins with our actions at home
and in our communities. Each of us can help create healthier
environments in Louisiana. Join a Healthy Communities coalition near
you to start building a healthier, thriving future for your community:

Building Healthy Communities through collaboration, community ownership, inclusive approaches & long-term, positive commitment to healthy lifestyles

04/08/2025

This Week of the Young Child, explore ways you can help your child
develop healthy eating habits early like removing mealtime pressure,
offering a variety of options and inviting them to be a helper in the
kitchen:

Seven ways parents can help their children develop healthy eating habits.

04/07/2025

Check out the latest edition of the Louisiana Agriculture Magazine to
learn about LSU AgCenter Nutrition & Community Health (NCH)
programs! Read about the creative ways that our NCH team is
building healthy, thriving communities across the state:

LSU AgCenter nutrition education programs have always aimed to support the health and well-being of Louisianans. Helping residents eat healthier, be more physically active and maintain a healthy weight are important parts of disease prevention. Building healthy, thriving communities across Louisiana...

02/21/2025

Did you know that Louisiana has a mobile African American Museum? After Hurricane Ida damaged its building, the Finding Our Roots African American Museum transformed into a traveling exhibit in a 34 ft RV. This unique mobile museum features artifacts, documents, and displays that highlight African American experiences over the centuries. Check out this special exhibit during :

African American Mobile Museum Finding Our Roots Ms. Margie Scoby, founder, president, and curator for the Finding Our Roots African American Museum launched the first-ever African American mobile unit in southeast Louisiana in 2023. After COVID-19 and hurricane Ida that impacted the area, the museu...