Eat Healthy

Whether you are cooking for one, or for a family, a busy lifestyle can make preparing daily nutritious meals difficult, but healthy eating can change your life! A few minor changes can help you to boost energy levels and drop pounds.

What does healthy eating look like? It means limiting saturated fats, alcohol, and processed and sugary foods, while increasing the amounts of fruits and vegetables on your plate.

Looking for healthy, budget-friendly meals for yourself or your family, but aren’t sure where to start? Take a look at our recipes for inspiration or click on the Take a Class tab above to find our partners in your area who can teach you more about adding fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other healthy foods into your diet, show you helpful cooking techniques and give you tips to stretch your food budget.

Featured recipe: Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry

Watch our Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry video here or print out a copy of the recipe card to make it on your own.

Did you know…New Jersey ranks 4th in the nation in asparagus production?

Asparagus is in season from mid-April to mid-June. You should be able to find fresh asparagus at local farm stands or farm markets and when in-season, asparagus is usually available on sale in many local grocery stores.

Asparagus

How to Choose Fresh Asparagus

Choose odorless asparagus stalks with dry, tight tips. Avoid limp or wilted stalks.

How to Store Fresh Asparagus

Refrigerate asparagus for up to four days by wrapping ends of stalks in wet paper towel and placing in plastic bag.

How to Eat Asparagus

Wash asparagus thoroughly in cool, running water. Eat asparagus raw or lightly boil, steam, stir-fry, or grill. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy. Try seasoning it with herbs, butter, or Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Benefits

Fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; low calorie; good source of vitamin C; high in folate; good source of vitamin A.