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Give your child a chance to try new foods repeatedly.
Sometimes, children may not like new foods right away. Offer
them different foods in smaller bites and in creative or playful
ways. Be sure to let your child see you eat the food and get
excited when you try it together.

Be sure to build and maintain a healthy body as you grow and develop. Addressing the specific needs for your body makes better decisions when it comes to nutrition. Creating a nutritious meal plan and adjusting can go a long way.
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Healthy eating is not about spending more – it’s about making smart choices. Small changes can make a big difference to your health and your wallet. Check out these tips to make the trip to the grocery store more enjoyable for the family’s budget.
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Ready to add some color to your plate this month? Let’s try a new challenge. Visit a local farmers market and choose a fruit or vegetable you’ve never tried before.
-Buy it
-Try it with your family
-Share a photo or tell us about it in the comments!
Support your local farmers and discover new foods to share with the family!

National Breastfeeding Month:
Every breastfeeding journey is unique. It can be rewarding but also emotionally and physically demanding. Support from family and friends can make a difference in a mom’s breastfeeding journey. Educate yourself about normal breastfeeding behaviors and challenges and offer practical help when visiting new mom and baby. http://tiny.cc/wtn6101

Nutrition labels can help you make healthier choices. Check serving sizes, calories, fat, added sugars and sodium, to compare foods and drink. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bDgQgV

The school year is here!!! Serve your kids a healthy breakfast to start their day ready to learn, play and succeed. A balanced breakfast can provide energy, improve focus and help children stay satisfied until lunchtime. http://tiny.cc/pun6101

Did you know August is National Immunization Month?
Vaccination is our best way to help stop the spread the illnesses. Let’s continue to protect ourselves and those around us.
Learn. Understand. Decide.

The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Healthcare Connections have partnered to produce the video series ‘Build a Healthy Meal.’ We’ll show you how to make easy, tasty and healthy recipes for the whole family to enjoy using low-cost ingredients that can be found at your local dollar store, grocery store or farmers’ market.
🍎In this video, LSU AgCenter extension associate, Jamila and her son Nandi, show you how to make delicious apple cinnamon oat muffins. These kid-friendly muffins are packed with whole grains which contain fiber, B vitamins and iron to support a healthy diet. With the addition of apples and cinnamon, these will make a tasty breakfast or snack for any kid. Plus, they freeze easy, too, making them great to grab and go.
Ingredients:
1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon of baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup applesauce, unsweetened
2/3 cup milk, nonfat
1 large egg
1 apple, cored and diced
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place 12 cupcake holders in baking tin.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. In the same bowl, add applesauce, milk and egg. Mix well to combine. Don’t over mix.
5. Fold in the diced apples.
6. Spoon into cupcake holders.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
8. Remove from oven and let cool.
Yield: 12 muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes

Build a Healthy Meal: Kid-Friendly Cinnamon Oat Muffins The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Healthcare Connections have partnere...

It's National Breastfeeding Month!
Breastfeeding benefits babies and mothers by providing
complete nutrition for healthy growth, reduces the risks of ear
infections and SIDS and promotes bonding between mom and
baby. It also is cost effective and convenient as families
navigate the journey of parenthood.
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