Nutrition Connections - UNH Extension

07/21/2025

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Join Nutrition Connections - UNH Extension Teacher, Joy Gagnon at the Way Station NH Thursday, August 14th from 12:00-4:00pm to learn more about the Way Station and all the community resources available to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

07/16/2025

🍉 It's watermelon season! Watermelon isn’t just delicious—it’s also a great way to stay hydrated in the summer heat!

Looking for a fun, family-friendly recipe to cool off with? Try these Watermelon Lemonade Popsicles from Healthy Family Project! They’re:
✅ Easy to make
✅ Budget-friendly
✅ Naturally sweet and refreshing

Grab the recipe here: 👉 https://ow.ly/MEmx50WqKc1

Not sure how to pick the best watermelon at the store? We’ve got you covered! Head to our Instagram and check out our latest Reel with tips to choose the perfect one:
👉https://www.instagram.com/unhce_nutritionconnections/

Watermelon and lemonade blended together for a deliciously easy summer treat. The whole family will love these Watermelon Lemonade Popsicles!

07/12/2025

👀👇 Check this out if you are in the Ossipee area and are in need of food!

We have bags of non-perishable food available during open hours in our meeting room. No questions asked!

07/10/2025

What’s in Season this July for Granite Staters? 🍓🌽🥒

Eating what’s in season means:
✅ Fresher taste
✅ More affordable
✅ Supports local farmers

👉 Bonus tip: Many NH farmers' markets offer the Granite State Market Match program — a program through the Food that doubles your SNAP dollars when you buy fruits, veggies, herbs, and more.

Find a farmers market near you that participates in Granite State Market Match here 👉🔗 https://granitestatemarketmatch.org/locations/

Drop your favorite fruit or veggie emoji in the comments if you plan on buying one of these seasonal foods! ⤵️

06/30/2025

🌿 June came and went! Have you nibbled on any of these in-season goodies yet? 🥦🍓 If not, good news! Many are still in season through July. And if you use SNAP, you can double your fruit and veggie dollars at participating farmers' markets: 👉 https://granitestatemarketmatch.org

Seasonal eating makes healthy choices easier and more affordable. That’s what SNAP-Ed is all about. We bring nutrition education where people are and help communities thrive.

We believe everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious food and the tools to make healthy choices. SNAP-Ed helps make that happen.

Learn about SNAP-Ed's impact in NH and share how this at-risk program has worked for you 👉 bit.ly/SNAPEdWorksNH

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Happy June! SAVE THIS POST to save money at the grocery store on your next shopping trip!

Or better yet, visit your local farm or farmers market and support our economy!🥬🍄

If you are looking for tips to save money on food, purchasing foods that are in season can help cut down food costs.

Foods that are in season are typically in abundance and do not have to travel as far to get to you, which is reflected in the cheaper cost!

Find a Farmers Market near you to grab some of this delicious seasonal foods:
👉 https://ow.ly/f2Le50S8E8u

06/25/2025

Because SNAP-Ed is evidence-based, we don’t just hope our programs make an impact in NH... we measure it! And our results for the 2,500+ granite staters in our program last year speak for themselves. 👇

🏃 For Kids:
✔ 86% of K-2 students became more willing to try new foods.
✔ 30% more 3rd-5th graders reached 60 minutes of daily activity.

🥤 For Teens:
✔ 44% drop in frequent soda consumption.
✔ 76% increase in choosing to prepare meals at home instead of buying pre-made.

🛒 For Adults (18-59):
✔ 75% more adults are using Nutrition Facts labels to make healthy choices.
✔ 21% decrease in sugar-sweetened beverage intake.

🥕 For Seniors (60+):
✔ 43% more adults 75+ eat more than one kind of vegetable daily.
✔ 51% more adults over 60 use USDA MyPlate to guide their food choices.

SNAP-Ed creates measurable, meaningful change by helping people build skills, stretch food dollars, and create healthier habits for life. The U.S. Senate is currently considering a bill that would remove all funding for this program nationwide.

📊 See more about how for New Hampshire 👉 bit.ly/SNAPEdWorksNH

06/20/2025

Join us Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm ET for an insightful webinar exploring the latest innovations in dementia care, designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers. This session will delve into practical strategies, emerging technologies, and compassionate approaches that are transforming the landscape of dementia care, including the CMS GUIDE Model, a key initiative aimed at improving dementia care. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JWqAHwCVSfOs2zCNoHHUmg

06/10/2025

I spy with my beta carotene-powered eye… 🥕🕵️‍♀️
Two amazing SNAP-Ed educators in the community! So great to see current Nutrition Connections teacher Kate B. and beloved retired teacher Brenda C. (aka Mrs. Healthy!) from UNH Cooperative Extension - Belknap County continuing to inspire healthy habits.

Belknap House is one of the 300+ incredible SNAP-Ed partners in New Hampshire.

Learn more about what we do and who we team up with here: 👉 bit.ly/SNAPEdWorksNH

06/09/2025

SNAP-Ed is one of the smartest investments we can make for public health.

💸It costs just $5.15 per person per year, but delivers lifelong impacts. In New Hampshire, teens in SNAP-Ed classes cut their soda consumption by 44%! Quite a powerful shift during a key time for forming lifelong habits.

🏥 For every $1 invested, up to $9.54 is saved in future healthcare costs. SNAP-Ed isn’t just education. It builds health-promoting communities that help families lead healthy lives and make the most of their resources.

Let’s stick with what works. A healthier New Hampshire starts with smart, community-based solutions like SNAP-Ed. When we invest in prevention, we invest in people, families, and the future of the Granite State.

06/06/2025

SNAP-Ed reaches every county in New Hampshire through nutrition education, health-promoting community changes, and strong local partnerships. In 2024:
📚 2,520 people participated in SNAP-Ed lessons
🏫 143 community sites made changes that reached over 12,000 people
🤝 180 partnerships made it possible – showing how SNAP-Ed strengthens local efforts

We’re proud of this work. But SNAP-Ed is at risk, and we need your voice.

Learn more about our impacts and share why you support SNAP-Ed:
👉 bit.ly/SNAPEdWorksNH

Your stories help show how SNAP-Ed supports healthy families, connected communities, and a more resilient New Hampshire.

06/03/2025

👋 You usually hear from us about recipes, smart shopping tips, and cooking ideas—but today, we’re kicking off something special.

We’re incredibly proud of the work we do across New Hampshire through SNAP-Ed, and this month, we’re lifting the curtain to show you the impact.

Nutrition Connections is the home of SNAP-Ed in New Hampshire. We work with people of all ages, in all 10 counties, to eat healthy, move more, and stretch their food budgets. Beyond that, we work with community partners to build healthy environments that make these healthy choices possible.

We report these outcomes to our funders at the U.S. Department of Agriculture-FNS each year, and every time, we’re amazed by the changes we’ve been a part of. Now we’re excited to share some of those with YOU!

📅 All this month, we’ll be highlighting how for New Hampshire—in classrooms, food pantries, gardens, grocery stores, and beyond.

Can’t wait?
👉 Head to our newly launched webpage to explore: https://bit.ly/SNAPEdWorksNH
📣 Share your story through a testimonial or with our communication toolkit: https://unh.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42C1ORcdeDPAzAi

05/28/2025

🌱 Did you know you can use your SNAP benefits to purchase seeds and food producing plants!?

It's a great way to stretch your benefits and enjoy fresh produce!
..And with Farmers Market season kicking off, it’s the perfect time to get started!

👉 Bonus tip: Many NH farmers' markets offer the Granite State Market Match program — a program through the New Hampshire Food Bank Food that doubles your SNAP dollars when you buy fruits, veggies, herbs, and more.

Find a farmers market near you that participates in Granite State Market Match:
🔗 https://granitestatemarketmatch.org/locations/