LSU AgCenter Vernon Parish Nutrition

07/21/2026

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Providing research-based information on nutrition, health, and physical activity. Developing community-based projects to help improve the health of Vernon parish residents.

03/31/2026

Feel Good with Healthy Habits

National Nutrition Month® wraps up with a focus on building habits that support overall well‑being.

🧼 Reduce the risk of foodborne illness with safe food handling
📅 Plan meals ahead to reduce stress
🚶‍♀️ Include physical activity in ways that fit your lifestyle

Healthy habits help you feel good - today and in the future!

03/24/2026

Stay Nourished on Any Budget

Healthy eating is possible at any income level when you make the most of your resources.

🍽 Learn simple cooking and meal prep skills
🏫 Locate community programs like SNAP, WIC, and local food banks
📢 Advocate for nutrition policies that benefit you, your family, and your community

Small steps can stretch your budget and improve your nutrition.

03/17/2026

Find Advice Backed by Science

There’s a lot of nutrition information online - but not all of it is reliable. National Nutrition Month® encourages us to look for trusted, science‑based guidance.

📚 Use accurate, evidence‑based nutrition sources
🧑‍⚕️ Meet with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who understands your unique needs
🎯 Get personalized nutrition support to help you reach your health goals

Quality information leads to better long‑term habits!

03/10/2026

Power Your Day with Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month®! It’s a great time to focus on choosing foods that help fuel your day.

🥗 Choose healthful foods from all food groups
🍓 Switch up your choices to get a variety of nutrients
🚫 Avoid fad diets that promote unnecessary restrictions

Small, balanced choices help you feel your best all day long!

02/27/2026

As American Heart Month comes to an end, here are 5 habits to carry into March:
1️⃣ Move 30 minutes a day
2️⃣ Eat fiber-rich foods
3️⃣ Choose heart‑healthy fats
4️⃣ Limit sugary drinks
5️⃣ Manage stress

Your heart will thank you - all year long ❤️

02/24/2026

Choosing the right cooking oil matters for heart health.

Try these great options:
🫒 Olive oil
🥑 Avocado oil
🌽 Canola oil

They help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and support overall wellness.

02/20/2026

We hope you had a fun and festive Mardi Gras season!

Now’s a great time to get back into routine with:

💧 Hydration: Choose water often and limit sugary drinks; hydration needs vary, but water and water‑rich foods are your best tools.

🥗 Balanced meals: Focus on whole, real foods - fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats - and reduce highly processed options.

🏃‍♀️ Movement: Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate‑intensity activity per week, such as brisk walking - about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

😴 Sleep: Adults need 7 or more hours of sleep each night for optimal health and recovery.

Celebrate, reset, and keep moving forward!

02/17/2026

Did you know most of our sodium comes from packaged foods?

Reduce sodium by:
🧂 Checking food labels - 5% DV or less per serving is considered low!
🍽️ Cooking at home
🌿 Seasoning with herbs instead of salt - Try out this month's spice, turmeric!

✴️What is turmeric?
Turmeric is a common spice and a major ingredient in curry powder. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. Curcumin is known worldwide for its multiple health benefits, which act primarily as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

✴️How can you use turmeric?
Use turmeric in dressings, sauces, soups, and even breakfast items like eggs, oatmeal, and milk. Turmeric tastes best when coupled with strong, warming spices, like pumpkin pie spice, which is made with ginger, cinnamin, cloves, and allspice. Also, it complements grains such as rice, quinoa, bulgar, and couscous.

✴️Try out this recipe: Golden Turmeric Milk

Ingredients:
1 cup 1% milk
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric or 2 tsp. fresh
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of black pepper (optional)

Directions:
1. Set a small saucepan over low heat. Add the milk, honey, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and if desired, black pepper. Stir with a whisk until well combined.
2. Bring to steaming, just below a simmer. Do not let it come to a boil. Keep just below a simmer, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes. Do not let milk scald.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla. Taste and add additional honey for sweetness. Add frothed milk if desired.

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02/16/2026

Laissez les bons temps rouler! 🎭✨

Today was a delicious success at our Mardi Gras Teen Chef Camp! Hosted by our LSU AgCenter Nutrition and Community Health agent at the Rosepine Research Station, we were thrilled to welcome talented teens from both Beauregard and Vernon Parish.

Our young chefs spent the morning mastering three classic Louisiana-inspired dishes:
🥘 Hearty Gumbo
🥧 Savory Quiche Lorraine
👑 Festive Mini King Cakes

Everything turned out absolutely delicious! It was wonderful to see these teens building essential kitchen skills while celebrating our rich culinary heritage.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made today so special. We can't wait to see what these chefs cook up next! 🍳💜💚💛