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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Featured Fruit and Veggie Recipes!

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Garbanzo Bean Salad

Garbanzo beans give this salad healthy protein that will keep you fuller, longer!

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.

Greens and Grapes

Photo Credit: “Grapes” by Peter Werkman / CC BY 2.0

Three Bean Salad

After trying this salad, you will wonder where it has BEAN all your life!

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.

Cabbage Apple Slaw

Use your favorite NYS grown apples for this recipe!

Cabbage and Dill Salad

Photo Credit: “Peanut/Lime Cabbage Salad” by Whitney / CC BY 2.0

Kidney Bean and Pasta Salad

Photo Credit: “pasta salad” by Chelsea Nesvig / CC BY 2.0

Celery and Apple Salad

Photo Credit: “Celery Apple and Fennel Salad (2of3)” by Impromptu Kitchen / CC BY 2.0

Napa Cabbage Salad

Photo Credit: “CSA vegetables” by Dumbo / Vinegar Hill CSA / CC BY-SA 2.0

Chickpea Salad

Photo Credit: “Cranberry Chick Pea Salad” by Vegan Feast Catering / CC BY 2.0

Kohlrabi and Grapefruit Salad

Photo Credit: “Whole Kohlrabi with Leaves” by You as a Machine / CC BY-SA 2.0

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!

Raw Corn Salad

Photo Credit: “a little of everything good” by EvelynGiggles / CC BY 2.0

Taco Salad

Photo Credit: “Taco Temple” by Edsel Little / CC BY 4.0

Celery and Radish Salad

Photo Credit: “WithCeleryNRadishes” by Amy Stephenson / CC BY-SA 2.0

Easy Dinner Salad

Photo Credit: “Dinner Salad from the Templetion by Geoff Peters / CC BY 2.0

Lettuce and Apple Salad

Photo Credit: “apples, strawberries, and pecans” by the second fiddle / CC BY 2.0

Lettuce and Chickpea Salad

Photo Credit: “chickpea feta & pinenut salad” by Jules / CC BY 2.0

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.

Plum Cucumber Salad

So many nutritious and delicious fruits and vegetables, all in one salad!

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!

Tatsoi Salad with Pears and Strawberries

Photo Credit: “choy n’ soy salad” by Noodlecat / CC BY-SA 2.0

Pinto Bean Salad

Who knew beans and apples were such a great combination?

Broccoli, Raisin, and Pasta Salad

Wow everyone at the next potluck with this tasty pasta salad. Chop the veggies while the pasta water is boiling to save time.

Healthy Eating Videos

Try some different flavors in this delicious butternut squash dish.

Your favorite JSY recipes, come to life! Check out this Banana Pancakes recipe video! More videos at Feeding Westchester.

Are you ready to dive into one of our yummy recipes? Wondering where to start? Check out these basic knife skills!

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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