
The ONIE Blog
Here we cover a blend of topics related to healthy living, community resources, food assistance, and project news and events.

Make Your Own Baby Food
Ever thought about making your own baby food? Think it is too expensive or too time-consuming? ONIE can show you how easy it is to make your own baby food. Benefits of Making Homemade Baby Food You choose what is in it – You can choose fresh, frozen, or local fruits and veggies when you […]

March is National Nutrition Month!
March is National Nutrition Month and it is also a great time to check in on our 2020 health goals! This year’s theme is Eat Right, Bite by Bite and today we talk about small changes we can make that have a positive impact on our overall health.

All About MyPlate Food Groups
This month we talk about the importance that MyPlate food groups play in our diet. We share nutrition knowledge about the different food groups and share simple, healthy and delicious recipes that include these food groups.

Healthy Game Day Recipes
Check out ONIE’s list of healthy game day recipes that are sure to score you game points with friends and family! We include ideas for dips and simple and tasty finger foods.

Dinner in 30
For when you are busy, but you still want to prepare a healthy homemade meal, try this 30-minute, one-pot recipe: Easy Skillet Lasagna.

Sneaky Veggies for Picky Eaters
It is important for everyone to get enough vegetables in their diet, but it can be extra hard to make sure picky eaters eat their veggies. Vegetables are an important part of the diet because they have vitamins, minerals, and fiber. There are five groups of vegetables: dark-green, red and orange, starchy, beans and peas, […]

Veggie Spotlight: Okra
Get to know one of Oklahoma’s favorite veggies! We are giving you the breakdown on okra and how to prepare it for dinner.

Cooking with Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is more than breakfast food, it’s an ingredient! Try it in all kinds of recipes.

2020 OKFMAC List of Speakers
The Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education Project, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, hosts the annual Oklahoma Farmers Market and Agritourism Conference. This multi-day conference covers topics of interest for farmers market managers, producers, community support organizations, and agritourism site managers.

Warm Winter Recipes
Check out this list of warm, comforting and delicious recipes that are perfect for chilly fall and winter days. This list includes easy-to-make soups, stews, chili, and casseroles!

Balance Your Diet in 2020
One way to improve your health in the New Year is by eating a balanced diet made up of a variety of foods from all the food groups. ONIE shares tips on ways to eat a balanced diet all year long!

How to start being active
Staying active is an important part of being healthy and it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are five easy tips for how to start being active.