Chicot County EFNEP at UAEX

Chicot County EFNEP at UAEX Empowering individuals, youth and families with limited resources with information to support a nutr What is EFNEP? Youth classes are available year-round.

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a program of the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Extension and Research. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), managed by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and the Cooperative Extension Service fund the program. What we do:
The Expanded Food and Nutrition

Education Program (EFNEP) is to empower individuals, families and youth with limited resources to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior changes necessary to maintain nutritionally sound diets and increase physical activity. Our goals:
EFNEP uses a holistic nutritional educational approach. Clients will experience improvements in four core areas:
• Diet quality and physical activity
• Food resource management
• Food safety
• Food security

Who is eligible for EFNEP? Individuals who are eligible for assistance programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), WIC, Head Start or their children participate in the school breakfast/lunch program are also eligible for EFNEP. Arkansas EFNEP Audiences: Adults and Youth:
The adults are taught in small groups or individually by trained EFNEP educators. The majority of participants complete the program in 4 to 6 weeks. Youth programming focuses on providing food and nutrition education to contribute to personal development of youth from families with limited resources. EFNEP provides food and nutrition education for limited resource audiences in 18 counties in Arkansas. What does it cost? Where are lessons located? The programs are free, informal, and available virtually or in-person at convenient locations and times. The instructors live in your county and deliver intensive, multi-session nutrition lessons.

02/11/2022

8 weeks to a healthier "You"? Don't mind if we do! 🥦

Incorporate 5 🖐 simple daily habits that can improve YOUR health. This 8-week challenge starts on Valentine’s Day! There is still time to register! Register NOW ➡ https://livingwellchallenge.uada.edu/start/

02/01/2022

February is American Heart Month! Heart health is more important than ever, as studies show COVID-19 may cause inflammation to the muscle. Follow along this month as we share tips for heart-healthy living and resources to learn more about heart disease.
For more information, visit healthy.arkansas.gov.

12/22/2021

Looking for an easy way to wow your family this holiday season? Look no further! 👇

Here is an easy-peasy pumpkin pie recipe for you to try this season:

Ingredients:
🥧 1 cup ginger snaps (about 16 cookies)
🥧 2 cups pumpkin puree
🥧 ½ cup egg whites (about 4)
🥧 ½ cup sugar
🥧 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
🥧 12 oz can evaporated skim milk

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Grind the cookies in a food processor.
3. Lightly spray a 9" glass pie pan with vegetable cooking spray.
4. Pat the cookie crumbs into the bottom of the pan evenly.
5. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
6. Pour into the crust and bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 45-55 minutes.
7. Allow to cool and slice in 8 wedges. Store in the refrigerator. Serve each wedge with fat-free whipped cream, if desired.

Each slice equals 165 calories, 1.5 g fat, 170 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Learn more about this recipe ➡ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/miller/news/fcs/holiday-foods/Pumpkin%20Pie%20Synonymous%20with%20Thanksgiving.aspx

12/13/2021

Be Active During the Holiday Season !!

Courtesy of Nabraska Extension 🧘‍♀️🏋️‍♂️⛹️‍♂️

11/22/2021

Cooking the turkey for Thanksgiving is a family tradition for many. Here are some tips from Ouachita District Director Carla Due:

🦃 Proper thawing. To thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator, it will take 24 hours for every 5 pounds of meat. A-15 pound turkey will take 3–4 days to thaw. Once thawed, it can be refrigerated for up to two days.

🦃 Roasting your turkey in the oven. Cook at 325º F. Place the turkey in a shallow roasting pan, tuck the wings under the shoulders; add one-half cup of water or broth to the bottom of the pan.

🦃 Cooking turkey outside. If you choose to cook your turkey outside on a grill or smoker, be sure the bird weighs less than 16 pounds, if using a covered charcoal grill.

🦃 Frying the bird. Be sure to heat the oil to 365º–375º F. Add your turkey and allow the oil to return to 365º–375ºF. Whole turkeys require about 3 minutes per pound to cook. Only completely thawed, unstuffed turkeys are safe to deep-fry.

🦃 Checking for doneness. Once the thermometer reaches 165º F when inserted into the thickest part of the meat, it is done.

🦃 Pink meat. Turkey meat, including parts which may remain pink, is safe to eat as long as it reaches 165º F. To remove pink appearance or rubbery texture, cook to 180º F.

For more tips on turkey visit ➡ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/miller/news/fcs/holiday-foods/Tips%20for%20Cooking%20Your%20Holiday%20Turkey.aspx

11/18/2021

Did you know November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month? 🍠

Some people aren't fans of sweet potatoes but this vegetable is so versatile even the pickiest of eaters may find a recipe they enjoy. Here's a great, relatively healthy recipe for sweet potato casserole:

Ingredients:
• 2 cans low-sodium yams or sweet potatoes (about 15 ounces), drained
• 3 eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup brown sugar, not packed
• 1 can (12 oz.) nonfat evaporated milk or 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash sweet potatoes.
3. Add in remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.
4. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
5. Pour mixture into baking dish.
6. Bake for 40 minutes or until set.
7. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Tip: Top with chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch. Yield: 6 servings

❗️ Note: You may use 3-4 raw potatoes. Peel and chop sweet potatoes, cover with water in a saucepan and boil until tender. Drain water.

Learn more about sweet potatoes ➡ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/howard/news/fcs/november-2020/sweet-potatoes-a-fall-favorite.aspx

11/15/2021

Sometimes the hardest part of meal planning is getting started. Here is a 6-step guide for planning one week's worth of meals for your household.

11/08/2021

🍠 Did you know that November was National Sweet Potato Awareness Month?

These tasty root veggies are delicious and versatile, so in honor of Sweet Potato Month, here are some facts about sweet 'taters!

While people may think that the names sweet potato and yams are interchangeable, they actually are not. Yams are an entirely different vegetable!

When choosing sweet potatoes to cook, choose ones that are firm, small to medium in size with a smooth skin and uniform color. Avoid potatoes with cracks, soft spots or blemishes in the skin.

Sweet potatoes are loaded in nutrients and are naturally fat-free, low in sodium, and cholesterol free. They are high in vitamins A and C. Vitamin A helps maintain eye health and Vitamin C helps to fight infections.

Sweet potatoes are also a good source of potassium, magnesium, and fiber. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure, magnesium helps build and maintain strong bones, and fiber helps control cholesterol and keeps you regular.

Bake sweet potatoes by piercing the skin several times with a fork and placing them in the oven at 400ºF for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375º degrees and bake until fork tender. You may want to bake them on a foil lined pan or wrap them in foil as you would white baking potatoes.

Learn more about sweet potatoes and find a recipe for sweet potato casserole ➡️ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/howard/news/fcs/november-2020/sweet-potatoes-a-fall-favorite.aspx

10/11/2021

🍂 It's fall, y'all, so be sure to check out your local farmer's market for the autumn foods hookup! Here is a list some of the produce that is in season in October in Arkansas:

Apples, cantaloupes, green beans, butter beans, cucumbers, eggplant, leafy greens, okra, peppers, pumpkins, black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and winter squash. 🍎 🍠 🌶️

For our calendar of locally-grown produce in Arkansas, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/3yWLP4l

Questions about where to find a local farmer's market? Contact your county extension agent: uaex.uada.edu/counties

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