The ONIE Blog

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

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.

DIY Healthy Dessert Platter

A DIY Healthy Dessert Platter is a simple, tasty and colorful option for the holidays or any day. Here are some tips and ideas for a delicious and healthy dessert!

Introducing the 2020 ONIE Calendar!

It’s here! ONIE’s Choose Homemade 2020 Nutrition Calendar. See what’s new and where you can pick up your own free copy.

Holiday Lights 2019

Need a way to be active this winter with the whole family? ONIE has you covered! Check out the list of spectacular holiday light shows in Oklahoma and find one near you.

Campaign – Choose Homemade

The mission behind Choose Homemade is simple: to inform, inspire, & educate Oklahomans on home meal preparation & to develop resources for healthy living for those with limited financial resources to make healthier eating choices. ONIE has been making health easy with the Choose Homemade campaign since 2017. The Choose Homemade campaign encourages Oklahoma families […]

Make Mealtime a Family Time

Here are some tips on ways to make mealtime a family time.

Produce Spotlight: Winter Squash

This time of year, farmers markets are full of all kinds of winter squash! Learn about the different varieties and how to use them in your home cooking.

Healthy Halloween Treats

Here is a list of fun and healthy Halloween treats you can make with kids!

Dinner in 30

For when you are busy, but you still want to prepare a healthy homemade meal, here are some tasty recipes that take less than 30 minutes to prepare.