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We all want to make healthy choices for our families and ourselves. Yet, being healthy is easier said than done. That’s where Just Say Yes (JSY) can help. JSY provides nutrition education for low-income New Yorkers and those participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

Browse our website to find recipes, videos, articles, and our JSY workshop calendar. Whether it’s eating more fruits and vegetables, being physically active, or choosing healthy beverages, we make it easy to “Just Say Yes!”

Just Say Yes provides nutrition education for low-income New Yorkers and those participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

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Get Your MyPlate Plan

The MyPlate Plan shows your food group targets - what and how much to eat within your caloric allowance. Your food plan is personalized, based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.

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Featured Fruit and Veggie Recipes!

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Curried Butternut Squash and Potato

Try some different flavors in this delicious butternut squash dish.

Healthy Snacks for Kids

Having nutritious, delicious and fun snacks available for kids is a great way to make sure they are eating healthy! Check out these quick tips to try with your hungry kids.

Cabbage Apple Slaw

Use your favorite NYS grown apples for this recipe!

Sweet Potato and Red Bean Chili

Who said chili needs meat? This veggie chili will surely fill you up! Microwave the sweet potatoes before dicing to make them easier to cut.

Brussels Sprouts with Peanut Dressing

After trying this recipe, you’ll be going nuts for Brussels sprouts! 🥜 Have you ever tried raw Brussels sprouts? Try using some in a salad!

Pickled Radishes

This recipe gives a new rad-ish flavor to your favorite sandwich! You can also try pickling cucumbers, turnips, or beets!

Fruity Banana Smoothie

Need breakfast on the go? Here’s a way to get your fruit in too! The peaches can be swapped out for your favorite fresh or frozen fruit.

Classic Guacamole

Holy-guacamole! This recipe is bursting with flavor!

Leafy Greens Salad with Apple Dressing

Adding fruit to your salads spices them up, adding freshness and flavor!

Tomato Salsa

🍅 What a great way to use those juicy tomatoes from the farmers’ market! 🍅 Try salsa on different foods, such as eggs, burgers, or a baked potato.

Summer Squash and White Bean Salad

Nothing says summer in NYS like fresh summer squash. You can use yellow or green squash (zucchini), or a mixture of both!

Succotash Salad

No sufferin’ involved with this succotash – it’s very easy to make. Fresh, frozen, or canned corn – all of them are perfect for this recipe!

Stewed Cabbage

Cabbage does not have to be boring or bland with this tasty recipe. Look for cans of stewed tomatoes marked “No Salt Added” or “Low Sodium.”

Spinach Orange Salad

This easy side salad will quickly become one of your summer staples. Remember to rinse the fresh spinach under water before using.

Spiced Apple Bean Muffins

Getting fruit and beans in with dessert? Now that’s a win-win! Psst… you don’t have to tell your picky eaters what the secret ingredients are. 🤫

Smashed Potatoes with Kale

Who said kale is only for smoothies and salads? Not us! Try swapping out potatoes with sweet potatoes or parsnips for a twist.

Pepper and Tomato Sauté

This dish is full of flavor, color, and nutrition! It’s a triple threat! Try a variety of pepper colors – red, green, yellow, and orange are all great!

Napa Cabbage Fried Rice

Forget the takeout when you can make this dish just as tasty at home. Using low sodium soy sauce and brown rice are easy, healthy swaps.

Just Peachy Salsa

🍑 It’s sweet, it’s tangy, and it’s your new favorite topping for everything. 🍑 If you have fresh limes, 1 squeezed lime has about 2 tablespoons of juice.

Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

This salad is a great way to use veggies from your garden or farmers’ market. This recipe also tastes great with frozen green beans.

Gingered Beet and Carrot Slaw

The deep red color of beets makes this a colorful treat. Save your beet greens and boil or steam them for another yummy side dish.

Garbanzo Bean Stir Fry

This delicious side is a great way to get more fiber from beans! Dried or canned garbanzo beans both work well in this recipe.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

This light and refreshing treat makes for a wonderful summer side. Try growing your own cucumbers and tomatoes in a summer garden.

Cranberry Fruit Salad

This is a creative way to use canned fruit in your cupboard. This can also be a new twist on cranberry sauce for your next holiday meal.

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice

This cheesy casserole will get even the pickiest eaters loving broccoli! Using brown rice is an excellent way to eat more whole grains.

Healthy Eating Videos

Wait, how many fruits and veggies do I need? More healthy eating tips at Iowa State University Extension.

Onions are in so many recipes! Here’s how to get that perfect dice every time. More videos at Colorado State University.

Bet you can’t think of a cheddar way to try zucchini! More videos at NJ SNAP-Ed.

How SNAP Can Help You Help Your Family Eat Healthy

SNAP, the New York State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is the new name for the food stamp program. SNAP issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used like cash at authorized retail food stores. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income, assets and other factors.

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“I really liked the cauliflower mashed potatoes that you made. It has great taste!”
(JSY Workshop Participant)

“Brussels sprouts are one of my favorites. This recipes was delicious and it really did take only five minutes.”
(JSY Workshop Participant)

“I am so pleased that yesterday’s Just Say Yes! workshop was a success. Thank you for taking the time to come to our program. (Food Pantry Coordinator)

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