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Kemper County Extension Office - Carrots

12 Days of Fitmas!

Cooking dinner for the entire family after a long and busy day can sometimes seem daunting. Don’t worry; we can help! To make things easier, we have selected many options for quick dinner meals that are easy to prepare and packed with nutrients to keep your family healthy.

Choose your ingredients, “fold and go,” and prepare a dinner meal for the entire family in minutes.

Visit http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/fold-and-go-meals to “Fold and Go”

Tip: Try carrots or peppers as one of the ingredients for your “fold and go” dinner.

Did you know carrots are rich in carotenoids, a naturally occurring pigment produced by plants? This pigment has the bright orange color you see in carrots.

Walk:

Struggling to find the motivation to walk today’s mile? Here are a few reasons to get up and moving even when you don’t feel like it:

Walking can help lower stress levels and help you unwind from a busy week

Walking is a great excuse to go outdoors and enjoy fresh air and sunlight

Walking can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels

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