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  1. Traveling this season? Pack dried fruits, unsalted nuts & seeds, whole grain crackers & rice cakes to snack healthy on the go. More snack tips here:

  2. DYK? Winter squash comes in many varieties! Check out the selection at your grocery store or farmers market.

  3. Need more healthy eating tips? Download the printable tip sheets & find your healthy eating style!

  4. Retweeted
    Dec 6

    Time Management: The Key to a Food Safe Holiday-

  5. Dec 6

    Warm up this season with this recipe for Beef & Bean Chile Verde!

  6. Dec 6

    Fit more activity into the workday. Stand during phone calls, use a printer farther from your desk, and get up to stretch each hour.

  7. Dec 6

    DYK? It's National Handwashing Awareness Week! Be sure to Wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling food. More tips:

  8. Dec 5

    Jazz up green beans with mushrooms, onions, & garlic in this quick and easy vegetable side dish.

  9. Dec 5

    Hear how real families make healthy eating a reality at home in our videos:

  10. Dec 5

    Haven’t been active in a while? Start slowly. Gradually build up the time you spend being active. Find more tips here:

  11. Dec 4

    Get a fiber boost by adding beans to your soups, salads, or side dishes. Try our delicious Black Bean Soup recipe!

  12. Dec 4

    Use the MyPlate Daily Checklists to see calorie and food group targets for kids and adults too!

  13. Dec 4

    Get MyPlate updates sent straight to your inbox. Register here:

  14. Dec 1

    Make your breakfast the night before! Try this recipe for a tasty oatmeal to-go:

  15. Dec 1

    Pick activities you enjoy! If you focus on having fun or learning a new skill that interests you, you'll be more likely to stick with it! More tips here:

  16. Dec 1

    Help your student make healthy choices during study breaks! Send smart dorm snacks like unsalted nuts, dried fruit & nut butters.

  17. Nov 30

    This weekend, have a delicious family breakfast with this recipe for Pancakes:

  18. Nov 30

    Do you have a success story? Tell us how you've made small changes that have added up to big wins:

  19. Retweeted

    DYK symptoms of foodborne illness could develop a whole week after eating a contaminated product? Know the signs. Follow the steps! →

  20. Nov 30

    Vary your protein routine with steamed edamame (soybeans). Just pop the beans out of their shell & into your mouth for a quick snack.

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