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Contributors: Kayla Colgrove, MS, RD, UNL Extension in Gage County; Alice Henneman, MS, RD, UNL Extension in Lancaster County; Lisa Franzen Castle, MS, RD, PhD, Panhandle Research and Extension Center; Kayte Tranel, MS, RD, UNL Extension in Adams County.Kayla Colgrove, MS, RD
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March
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Questions about March Calendar? Email author, Kayla Colgrove, MS, RD, Extension Educator
National Food Days
- Peanut Butter Lover's Day (March 1) / Peanut Month
- Cereal Day (March 7)
- "What's on My Plate?" Day (March 8)
- Ag Day (March 8)
- St. Patrick's Day (March 17)
- World Water Day (March 22)
- Pecan Day (March 25)
- Spinach Day (March 26)
- Make Up Your Own Holiday Day (March 26)
- American Diabetes Alert Day (March 27, fourth Tuesday in March)
National Food Weeks
- National Agriculture Week (March 4-10, 2012)
- National School Breakfast Week (March 5 - 9)
National Food Months
- Colon Cancer Awareness Month
- Flour Month
- Frozen Food Month
- National Nutrition Month
- Noodle Month
- Sauce Month
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Peanut Butter Lover's Day (March 1) / Peanut Month
For some unique recipes made with peanuts and peanut butter, check these Web sites:
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Cereal Day (March 7)
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"What's on My Plate?" Day (March 8)
The goal of "What's on My Plate?" day is to create a nationwide buzz about food choices on March 8 as part of national Nutrition Month activities. By leveraging the strengths of social networks such as blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook, to promote MyPlate and its related messages and resources like the new SuperTracker and the ChooseMyPlate.gov website, these resources empower consumers with the how-tos to build healthier plates. The public can post pictures of their plates on Twitter using the #MyPlate hashtag or on Flickr. "Partners along with the general public can use the hashtag #MyPlateYourPlate to tie into this social media event." To find out more information about this event, check out USDA's news release about this special day.
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Ag Day (March 8)
Download the free app “We Grow It, Do You Know It” from the University of Nebraska’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. It is a lively free app that gives kids their first lessons in how agriculture produces the things they love to eat – and even their crayons. | |
St. Patrick's Day (March 17)
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World Water Day (March 22)
NebGuides from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
(Photo: Paolo Margari at photo link / Creative Commons license: Attribution, Noncommercial, No Derivative Works) | |
Pecan Day (March 25)
More information and recipes for pecans at:
(Photo courtesy of National Pecan Shellers Association) | |
Spinach Day (March 26) | |
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day (March 26)
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American Diabetes Alert Day (March 27, fourth Tuesday in March)
Control Diabetes for Life is an educational program that is offered by UNL Extension 1-3 times a year in various locations in Nebraska. Check out Control Diabetes for Life's website to watch archived sessions. | |
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National Agriculture Week (March 4-10, 2012)
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National School Breakfast Week (March 5 - 9)
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Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Additional Resources:
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Flour Month
Check our guidelines on storing flour: | |
Frozen Food Month
SMOOTHIE RECIPE: Make the smoothie on the right by blending 1 cup unsweetened frozen raspberries, 3/4 cup 100% orange juice, and 1/2 cup fruit-flavored, low-fat yogurt (such as peach).
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National Nutrition Month®
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Noodle Month
For more information and recipes for cooking with pasta, visit the National Pasta Association website. (Photo courtesy of the National Pasta Association) | |
Sauce Month
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Healthy Bites Newsletter
Printer-friendly PDF handoutsBy Lisa Franzen Castle, MS, RD, PhD Email author
Features
Currently featuring ...
(Updated May 4, 2012)
- Healthy Bites Newsletter
May 2012: Osteoporosis awareness - Cook It Quick Newsletter
April/May 2012 issue - Food Reflections Newsletter
May 2012 issue: 30 MyPlate Steps to a Healthier You - Nutrition Know How Blog
(A new tip posted weekly) - Discover Foods Blog
(a new tip posted weekly) - Food, Nutrition & Health by the Month Calendar
(May Issue)
- Walk Nebraska Newsletter
(May 2012 -- Wellness at Work) - Food Fun for Young Kids (Pinterest)
- Easy (& Healthy!) Everyday Recipes (Pinterest)
- "Choose MyPlate" Update (video)
- 4-Day Throw Away (food safety app)
- Choose MYPlate: Selected Consumer Messages (free PowerPoint and online slide show)
- Test Your Salt Savvy (quiz)

