Agencies
Are you an agency interested in working with Capital Region Eat Smart New York? We offer many services including nutrition education, handouts, newsletters and food demos. Contact us below for more information on ways we can serve you!
Watch how Eat Smart New York Nutrition Education classes teach SNAP-eligible households to eat better for less!
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Resources
Let's Move!
Check out these tips for increasing physical activity! Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly
Indoor Physical Activity Resources For Kids!
Activity helps kids stay happy and healthy! If rain keeps you inside check out these ideas!
Healthy Tips for Active Play!
Active play helps children learn healthy habits! Keeping your child active now helps lower the chance of developing chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes.
Be Active Adults!
People of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities can benefit from physically active lifestyles.
Grow A Family Garden!
A garden is a great way to teach kids where their food comes from! Vegetables and herbs can be grown in pots or containers on a sunny balcony!
MyPlate
MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future.
Super Tracker
SuperTracker can help you plan, analyze, and track your diet and physical activity.
SNAP-ED Children's Favorite Cookbook
This healthy cookbook is chock-full of tasty recipes kids can make!
Whole-Grain Word Scramble
A fun activity sheet for kids!
Choosing Healthy Meals As You Get Older
Making healthy food choices is a smart thing to do-no matter how old you are!
Save More at the Grocery Store
Using coupons and looking for the best price are great ways to save money at the grocery store. Knowing how to find them is the first step to cutting costs on food.
Naturally Flavored Water!
Flavor your water naturally without added sugars! The combinations are endless!
Redo Your Coffee Shop Stop!
Whether going to your local coffee shop is a daily ritual or a special weekend outing, consider these ways you can move toward better choices.
Make Better Beverage Choices
Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Regular soda, energy or sports drinks, and other sweet drinks usually contain a lot of added sugar, which provides more calories than needed.
Eating Better On A Budget!
There are many ways to save money on the foods you eat! The three main steps are planning before you shop, purchasing the items at the best price, and preparing meals that stretch your food dollars.
Story Spotlight
A BIG Thank You!
Our Community Nutrition Educator Kim received a BIG thank-you note from students at Watervliet Elementary! Kim teaches youth about the principles of Go, Slow and Whoa Foods to help them make smart food choices.
Agency Spotlight
CONCERNs-U
Capital Region Eat Smart New York would like to salute our partner CONCERNs-U! A multi-faceted agency they offer a food pantry, crisis intervention, information and referral, advocacy, clothing, back-to-school, case management, and holiday projects.