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Oklahoma-grown potatoes of all kinds can be found at your local farmers market. From white to red to purple, potatoes provide vitamin C and B6 along with fiber, potassium, and magnesium. With the right ingredients, prepared potatoes can easily be part of a healthy diet.

1% low-fat milk is packed with vitamins, minerals and macro-nutrients. Did you know that people who drink milk have higher intakes of vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B12, calcium, potassium, protein, and other nutrients than non-milk users? They are also more likely to meet USDA recommended nutritional goals.  Milk is an excellent source of some minerals […]

Looking for a fun and healthy twist on afternoon snacks? Veggie trains are a cute and delicious option! Bonus: This treat is easy and quick to set up! All you need are some bell peppers and a few of your favorite veggies! The more colorful the better! To make your own veggie trains follow the […]

There are over 70 farmers markets and on-farm markets in Oklahoma that accept SNAP benefits. To accept SNAP at your local farmers market follow these steps: Complete the USDA FNS application and submit the required paperwork depending on your market/farms ownership type.  Once you receive your FNS number eligible markets/farmers will receive a free, point-of-sale […]

Looking to reduce the salt in your diet? ONIE has many tips that will help make it easy to Choose Less Salt

ONIE Project resources for Oklahoma farmers.

Are you and your family in need of emergency food assistance? The Oklahoma Food Banks, their partner panties and the 211 resource line are here for you.

Staying hydrated is an important part of good nutrition. Read to learn more about healthy beverage choices and tips for staying hydrated.

After a long school day, many kids are ready for a snack. Here are some easy and healthy snack ideas to satisfy hunger until dinnertime and get the kids involved in the kitchen!

ONIE has brainstormed a few fun activities for you and your family that are fun whatever the weather brings! Watch the crazy Oklahoma weather and plan ahead for those warmer days with our family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities. Read more here.

In this video, you’ll see how to prepare mini pizzas using a favorite ONIE recipe with several different topping variations. This recipe is a quick and easy way to get your kids to express their creative side while tasting many different kinds of vegetables and cheeses. The sky’s the limit when choosing which topping combinations […]

Ever wondered why breakfast is so important? We have the answer and some tips on making breakfast quick and healthy.