The ONIE Blog

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

Produce Spotlight: Pumpkins

Pumpkin is not just for pie! This common fall decor doubles as a winter squash full of fiber and vitamin A. This helps aid digestion and has benefits for your eyes and skin! Beyond health benefits, pumpkin is sweet and full of flavor that works in both savory and sweet dishes. Pumpkin Varieties While many […]

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Try these simple, tasty and healthy recipes for this year’s Thanksgiving!

Cooking with Fresh Herbs

Cooking with herbs and spices is a great way to add flavor to your food! Learn all about the different kinds of fresh herbs and how to cook with them.

Top 5 Ways to Stay Active When it’s Cold Out

Staying active can seem almost impossible when the colder months hit. Not to worry, ONIE has some great tips and tricks for staying active in the fall and winter!

Family Friendly Halloween Fun

It’s spooky season! With the falling leaves and chill in the air we know Halloween is almost here. The holiday is a great way to get the kids out and active because it is full of creatures and characters to ignite their imaginations. ONIE brings you 5 activities to get in the spirit and get […]

Fall Favorites

The weather is changing and fall has finally begun. Fall is a time for cozy nights and hearty meals. Fresh fall vegetables typically have a longer shelf life compared to most Summer vegetables, making it easy to always have healthy options on hand! Check out some of our favorites! Pumpkin We use it for decoration, […]

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 tasty finger foods.

How To Use ONIE Recipe Badges

ONIE’s Recipe Badges make it easier to choose the perfect recipe for your next meal! Learn more about what our recipe badges mean, where to find them & recipes that fit each badge.

Seasoning September

Spice can take a dish from run of the mill to out of this world. Making your own spice blends is easy and can give you more control over the amount of salt in your diet. Reducing sodium in your diet lowers your risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular damage. To get you started […]

Benefits of Walking

Physical activity can be hard. Especially when trying to juggle work and family life. You don’t have to go hit the gym everyday to receive many of the health benefits related to physical activity. Squeezing in just 10 minutes of physical activity a day still has shown to have many health benefits. Walking can be […]

Reducing Food Waste

Food waste. It’s a big problem all over the world but each one of us can help reduce it by starting small, simple changes at home that will also help save money and reduce the amount you spend at the grocery store. The following tips will show you how easy it is to make these […]

5K Training Plan: A 6-Week Guide for Beginners

Summer is a season for growth. So, step out and grow your legs with a challenge. It can be a family affair! ONIE’s annual Let’s Get Midwest City Moving 5K Walk/Run is coming up and with little more than 6 weeks to go, we have a training plan that will prepare you and your crew […]