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The BLT program helps people make healthy meals, improve their physical fitness, save money at the grocery store, grow their own foods, and adopt better food safety habits.
03/26/2024
Today, at Frank D. Moates Elementary, we discussed GO, SLOW, & WHOA foods! The scholars had to work in groups to determine which food item belong to what group.
They learned it's important to eat more GO foods than SLOW, and to eat more Slow foods than WHOA.
03/04/2024
Eating well doesn’t have to be expensive!
Source: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Get tips for learning how to cook at home to save, including how to reduce food waste and use a slow cooker.
Read more:
https://sm.eatright.org/CookatHome
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Learn To Cook At Home People who eat more home-cooked meals not only tend to consume more fruits, vegetables and dietary fiber, but also eat less saturated fat and salt. Homemade food also can be budget-friendly and reduces use of takeout containers. Get started with these eight tips to develop basic cooking skills, espe...
Frank D. Moates Elementary is ready to plant! Extra thanks to our newest Master Gardener, Mr. G with his assistance.
02/15/2024
First week of Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! at Frank D. Moates Elementary complete!
I introduced the 10-week unit that is a hands-on curriculum that incorporates science, math, gardening and nutrition to two 3rd grade classes.
We had our first taste test of the series with the students' eating carrots. High marks all around!
01/18/2024
Thrive, Ellis County Newsletter_January 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/600ce0030b1e/thrive-ellis-county-newsletter_january-2024
On yesterday we ended the Walk N Talk series at Common Ground Ministries.
The kids wrote me thank-you notes. 🥹
"It's not really work if you're having fun!"
-JE
01/08/2024
Want to improve flexibility, your posture, reduce lower back problems and stiffness? Try working on your core!
01/08/2024
5 Tips for Exercising Safely During Cold Weather
Source: National Institute on Aging
Even when it's cold, you may be able to exercise outdoors. Be sure to follow these tips to stay safe in the winter.
Read more:
Five Tips for Exercising Safely During Cold Weather View an infographic on how to exercise safely in cold weather.
01/05/2024
The BLT Buzz Newsletter_Janaury 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/590e790ad943/the-blt-buzz-newsletter_janaury-2024
12/04/2023
Week 6 of our Walk N Talk series at Common Ground Ministries The scholars prepared cucumbers for tasting. They washed the vegetable, cleaned around their workspace and properly cut the veggies into slices for all to enjoy! All while looking cool in their MyPlate aprons. 😀
12/04/2023
The BLT Buzz Newsletter_December 2023 - https://mailchi.mp/35dedea7cca4/the-blt-buzz-newsletter_december-2023
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