Oklahoma State University Community Nutrition Education Programs

01/03/2026

It’s essential to ensure that all leftover foods from home or restaurants are safe to eat, to reduce foodborne illnesses. The USDA has spelt out Food Safety recommendations for handling leftovers safely. They include cooking food safely at home, keeping food out of danger zones, and wrapping leftovers well in airtight containers. If you want more information, visit

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01/01/2026

Looking for a colorful, tasty, affordable, healthy snack? Try the Cowboy caviar which is full of fiber from the beans and corn, rich in vitamins and antioxidants and topped with healthy fats such as olive oil. To find recipe, visit

Change the flavors in this recipe by adding different seasonings like salt and pepper, garlic powder, cilantro, or chili powder.

12/30/2025

Kids do not need training equipment to stay active – they just need to move, play and have fun! Kids can engage in functional exercises through games to build their strength, endurance, agility and balance. To learn more visit

Functional exercise is fine for children and helps them to develop overall body strength while creating awareness for exercise and its many benefits. However, the only major difference between this kind is adults can use free weights or medicine balls, while kids should stick to body-weight exercise...

12/27/2025

Have you ever considered the nutrition benefits of brown rice? Brown rice is a whole grain- it has its bran and germ, giving you fiber, vitamin (niacin), and minerals. Brown rice is a great source of energy, keeping you full longer, supporting heart and digestive health. To learn more visit

Nutrition Benefits Fiber: Helps to reach and maintain a healthy weight by being more filling than low-fiber foods. Helps reduce cholesterol levels and may lower your risk of heart disease. Niacin (Vitamin B3): Helps with cell growth and energy. Folate: May help prevent heart disease, anemia, and can...

12/25/2025

Food safety is an important aspect of food preparation even in the holiday season! If we do not follow the right storage, cooking, and serving instructions, we risk getting sick. For more information click on the video below

Simple Steps to help ensure that harmful bacteria won't be a guest at your festivities. [vpfood]

12/23/2025

The holiday season is full of joy, but also colder weather, busy schedules, and lots of gatherings that can make both kids and adults more vulnerable to seasonal bugs. That’s why supporting your family’s immune system with the right foods, is more important than ever!

🍊 Vitamin C–rich foods like oranges, kiwi, peppers, and berries to boost antioxidant defenses
🥗 Iron-packed meals with lean meats, beans, lentils, and leafy greens for steady energy and strong immunity
🥣 Fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut to nourish the gut—home to most of our immune system
💧 Plenty of hydration + balanced meals

12/20/2025

Do not forget your health matters in the holiday season as well. Little movement goes a long way. Take walks after family meals, spend time dancing, and swimming, just to mention a few. Click on this video for tips to being active as a family

Parents: When you get active as a family, you all get the health benefits of physical activity. Watch this video for tips to get moving together, and learn m...

12/18/2025

There are simple ways to prepare foods for a large family without spending a lot of money. Try these tips to save time, money, and stress when making meals for friends or family. Visit https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/healthy-eating-budget/prepare-healthy-meals

12/16/2025

Cut down on unhealthy fats such as saturated fats to reduce your risk of heart disease. Start with these small steps: check nutrition labels to choose products lower in saturated fat, choose plant-based proteins such as beans, lentils, and soy, choose lean meats, skinless chicken, and trim fat from meat. For more tips on how to cut down on unhealthy fats, visit https://www.myplate.gov/tip-sheet/rethink-fats

12/13/2025

Try this nourishing soup rich in vitamin A and C! This roasted carrot and beet soup is high in fiber, antioxidant and great for heart and digestive health. Find the recipe here

Although it's an unconventional combination, beets and carrots unite in this soup to produce an exceptionally interesting and comforting flavor.

12/11/2025

Cardio workouts boost your endurance, and burn calories. Get your heart pumping and energy flowing by doing the workouts in the attached video. You do not need any special equipment! Visit;

Join Iowa State University student athletes Arianna, Maya and Morgan for an up tempo cardio workout. You only need a few minutes to get your heart pumping!

12/09/2025

A pasta salad is a light, nutritious healthy meal that can be served as a side dish. Use whole-grain pasta to provide fiber, a mixture of vegetables to bring vitamins and antioxidants and add some fat free dressing or healthy oil to go! Find the recipe video at

Learn how to cook healthy, delicious food on a budget! Chef Amy Riolo makes Pasta Salad, a quick and easy recipe from MyPlate Kitchen. Visit the MyPlate Ki...