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Cooked Oatmeal with Pumpkin
Our HappyHealthy Cooked Oatmeal with Pumpkin recipe makes 4 servings; 1 cup each serving
Baked Italian Pork & Vegetables
Our HappyHealthy Baked Italian Pork & Vegetables recipe make 6 servings; 1 cup pork and vegetables,1/2 cup brown rice each serving
Zesty Tomato Soup
Our HappyHealthy Zesty Tomato Soup recipe makes 10 servings; 1 cup each serving
Spaghetti Salad for a Crowd
Our HappyHealthy Spaghetti Salad for a Crowd recipe makes 10 servings; 8 oz each serving
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Our HappyHealhty Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe makes 2 servings; 1/2 cup each serving
Parmesan Crusted Catfish
Our HappyHealthy Parmesan Crusted Catfish recipe makes 4 servings; 4 oz each serving
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Our HappyHealthy Frozen Yogurt Bark recipe makes 8 servings; 2 oz each serving
Tuna Roll Ups
Our Happy Healthy Tuna Roll Ups recipe makes 16 servings; 1/2 roll each serving
Texas Soup
Our HappyHealthy Texas Soup recipe makes 9 servings; 8 oz each serving
Easy Baked Pears
Our HappyHealthy Easy Baked Pears recipes makes 8 servings; 1 quarter each serving
Burger in a Bowl
Our HappyHealthy Burger in a Bowl recipe makes 6 servings; 6 oz each serving
Apple Crisp
Our HappyHealthy Apple Crisp recipe makes 14 servings; 1/2 cup each serving
How-To: Step by Step Chicken Bites
Try these variations on a chicken nugget: Chicken Bites!
Being Active
Being Active
Being Active is an important part of living a happy, healthy life. Here, you will find fun and easy videos to follow to be active wherever works best for you. Encourage the whole family to join in and get moving together!
Tips & Videos
HappyHealthy videos show you how simple it is to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, cook them easily and quickly, and serve your family their favorites the HappyHeathy way!
Shopping
Shopping
With a little planning and a little thinking, you can buy healthy foods for your family and save money, too!
Click here to download a chart showing the ideal seasons to buy fruits and vegetables!
Cooking
Cooking at home can be quick and easy!
Learning just a few basics can get you off to a great start. With just a little practice, you will soon be a whiz in the kitchen! And your kids and other family members can help, too!
Cooking at home helps you to:
Save money.
Have more control over what your family eats.
Limit the salt, sugar, and fat in your food.
Cook the foods your family likes best.
Spend fun, quality time with your family.
Live happier and healthier!
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ABOUT HAPPYHEALTHY
HappyHealthy is a campaign created to help everyone in Mississippi live a happier, healthier life.
We focus on food, because food is a big factor in health. And good food makes us happy!
We believe that everyone can enjoy the foods they love, in a healthier way. Making healthier choices about food is one of the easiest ways to live a healthier life.
Make the choices that will keep you healthy, and being healthy will make you happy!
HappyHealthy is brought to you by the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Mississippi State Department of Human Services. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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