On August 16, 2022, Yolo County’s CalFresh Healthy Living team and CommuniCare Heath Center partnered to host a Healthy Snack Day in Woodlands to promote healthier snacks between meals and as part of a balanced diet. Introduce creative ways to select
The event will provide attendees with recipes, tips and tools to help individuals and families achieve healthy snack victories in every choice, on the go or at home.
The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CommuniCare’s Hansen Family Health Center at 215 W. Beamer St., according to a city press release. lunch. Healthy Snack Day is a statewide movement and part of the CalFresh Healthy Living Healthy Victories campaign.
Attendees will participate in hands-on and fun activities to learn about healthy snack options for all your flavor cravings: sweet, savory, crunchy and spicy. Plus, there are recipes for healthy snacks that you can try. Activity content:
- Origami Snack Finder – An origami game for kids that promotes healthy snacks based on their favorite flavors and includes recipe cards to take home.
- Healthy Snack Day Pledge – A whiteboard allows attendees to document a pledge to purchase healthy snacks for themselves and their families. We encourage you to share on your social media channels.
- Personal Recipe Finder – www.HealthySnackDay.com’s digital experience allows users to identify the perfect snack recipe based on their preferred ingredients.
- Taste Test – One of our featured healthy snack recipes is prepared on site and available for tasting.
About three-quarters of the US population eats a diet low in vegetables, fruits and dairy. Most Americans also consume more than recommended amounts of added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium. can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of chronic disease.
For recipes, resources, and support for making healthy choices, follow CalFresh Healthy Living on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest.
