June Fit Families Newsletter/Farmer’s Market Checks

It’s time for another monthly Fit Families Newsletter. It’s warm outside! Remember to stay active and safe! It does not take a lot of time out there in the sun to get too warm or dehydrated. Drink plenty of water, to stay hydrated. If you get bored with water, you can always make some infused […]

May Fit Families Newsletter/Boletín de Fit Families

The sun is out and so are “Fit Families”! It’s time to get ready for some yummy warm weather treats and activities. Do you know what is really good? Oranges! There is a really delicious recipe for an orange smoothie inside the newsletter. What a special treat! You can also try some crisp, refreshing orange […]

Get Fit Fest

Get Fit Fest is May 12th from 9-noon at the Elkhorn Middle School. This will be the perfect Fit Families event for your family. Have fun participating in different activities and learn about healthier living. Best of all, it’s FREE! Get Fit Fest Flyer

Jardín Comunitario/Community Garden

¡Preparate para la temporada 2018 del Jardín Comunitario! Si el clima lo permite, el Jardín estará activo el 18 de mayo. No se pierda esta gran oportunidad de tener su propio jardín en uno de nuestros 45 lotes. Todos los jardineros estan muy ánimados y listos para disfrutar del sol, la siembra y la cosecha. […]

FoodWIse Newsletter/FoodWIse boletín

Welcome to a new FoodWIse Newsletter In this newsletter, you can find information on how to enhance your meals with some nutrition! Fruits and vegetables not only add great flavor, they also add delicious color to your meal. Dig in to this newsletter to get some great ideas on mixing up your favorite dishes! https://walworth.extension.wisc.edu/nutrition-education/nutrition-newsletters/ […]

Listeria Scare Follow Up

No illnesses have been confirmed, however, check your freezer because some products have still tested positive for Listeria. Here if the full article and list of possible impacted products. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/safepreserving/2018/01/16/dozens-of-brands-of-ice-cream-bars-recalled-for-listeria/

Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

At the start of the new year, the centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the federal Food and Drug Administration announced an investigation into toxic E. coli infections in the U.S. Since November, 58 people in the U.S. and Canada have become ill from a dangerous strain of E. Coli. Two people have died […]

2018 January Fit Families Newsletter

Stay active during the Winter months! This winter has been cold! Brrrr! That doesn’t mean that you can’t stay warm and have fun inside. Make sure you have a play area in your home where the kids can do activities. You would be surprised at how many things you have around the house that can […]

diciembre Fit Families boletín

¡Viene el invierno! Es hora de abrigarse y también de disfrutar de algunas frutas! ¡Hay muchas actividades para hacer en invierno y especialmente con nieve! Recuerde comprar fruta enlatada en agua o en su propio jugo, aléjese de ese azucar agregado. Compre jugo 100% y recuerde que el jugo de fruta real NO tiene azúcar […]

December Fit Families Newsletter

Winter is coming! Time to bundle up and also enjoy some fruits! There are so many activities to do in the winter time and especially with snow! Remember to buy canned fruit in water or in its own fruit juice, stay away from those syrups. Buy 100% juice and remember that real fruit juice DOES […]

Cómo Conservar Las Sobras

Familias normalmente tienen sobras durante sus cenas de la semana. Durante las tiempos festivos, generalmente hay tantas sobras que las familias pueden hacer otras comidas adicionales con ellos. Antes de que pueda volver a usar esos alimentos, se deben almacenarse adecuadamente. La temperatura importa y la refrigeración importa. Aquí hay una guía sobre cómo almacenar […]

How To Store Leftovers

Families typically have leftovers throughout their dinners during the week. During the holidays, there are usually so many leftovers that families can make additional separate meals with them. Before you can use those foods again, they must be stored away appropriately. Temperature matters and refrigeration matters. Here is some guidance on storing those leftovers:  How […]

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