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Making Communities Stronger with "Healthy Places"

WEBMaking healthy community changes like healthy vending machines at schools or opening farmers' markets in your community can be tough to explain. That's why the California Department of Public Health created a collection of optional resources to help depict healthy community changes. Titled "Healthy Places", these free video resources can …

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Keep Your Habits Healthy

WEBEating healthy means filling half our plates with fruits and vegetables and the other half with whole grains and a variety of lean proteins. Getting enough water and low fat or nonfat dairy, and eating less saturated fat, added sugars and sodium is also an important part of healthy eating patterns.

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WEBHealthy choices for healthier futures. Learn how we can all speak up and be the change we want to see in our communities.

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Keep Your Family on Track

WEBWhen making a health plan for your family, it’s important to check in to see how everyone is doing. This can be a helpful reminder for kids and adults.

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My Plate, My Wins

WEBMyPlate, MyWins. Every food and beverage choice you make throughout the day makes a difference in your overall health. Start with small changes and discover healthier choices you can enjoy. Think of each healthy choice as a “win” as you build good habits and find solutions that reflect your healthy eating pattern.

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Healthier Horchata

WEBBlend together the rice, dates, water, and vanilla extract. Strain the rice water with a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher and discard the rice. Stir in the milk. Chill and stir before serving over ice. Pair with spicy foods or other cinnamon flavored meals. Makes 5 servings - …

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What's Your Beverage Breakdown

WEBIn the past seven days, how often did you drink a sugar-sweetened beverage? Never 1-3 beverages per week 4-6 beverages per week 1 beverage per day 2 beverages per day 3 beverages per day 4 or more beverages per day. Here is a …

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Potter the Otter

WEBShow your kids how important water is to their health with this adorable tale about an otter with a very special favorite drink.

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Become a Champion

WEBBecome a Champion. Champions for Change are real people just like you – moms, dads, grandparents, healthcare workers, clergy, and even store owners who have made healthy changes in their lives. They talk the talk and walk the walk. Champions make good health a priority for themselves and their families and want to inspire others to make

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Acknowledgements

WEBAcknowledgements. This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, known in California as CalFresh. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income

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Walkability Checklist

WEBWalkability Checklist HOW WALKABLE IS YOUR COMMUNITY? Take a walk with a family member or friend and decide for yourselves. everyone benefts from walking. but walking needs to be safe and easy. take a walk with a family member or friend,

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Fit Fruits and Veggies Into Any Budget

WEBFit Fruits and Veggies Into Any Budget. We all know fruits and veggies are great for your health. With these tips, they’re also great for your wallet! Use fresh vegetables and fruits that are in season. They are easy to get, have more flavor, and are usually less expensive. Your local farmers’ market is a great source of seasonal produce.

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Physical Activity

WEBThere are many fun ways to get physical activity throughout your day. Here are a few ways to get started: At work. • Walk with a co-worker during breaks or lunchtime. • Use the stairs instead of the elevator. • Ride your bike or walk to work. • …

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Rethink Your Drink

WEBGrams of Sugar ÷ 4 = Teaspoons of Sugar. 68 Grams of Sugar ÷ 4 = 17 Teaspoons of Sugar. (Note: If the container has more than one serving, multiply the number of teaspoons by the number of servings to get the total teaspoons of sugar in the container. For example, 10 teaspoons x 2 servings = 20 total teaspoons.)

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10 tips for affordable vegetables and fruits

WEB3 stick to your list. Plan out your meals ahead of time and make a grocery list. You will save money by buying only what you need. Don’t shop when you’re hungry. Shopping after eating will make it easier to pass on the tempting snack foods. You’ll have more of your food budget for vegetables and fruits. 4 try canned or frozen Compare the

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The Power is in Your Hands

WEBFruits and Vegetables Give You More for Your Money Along with being active, eating fruits and vegetables can help lower your risk of serious health problems like obesity, type 2

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