Healthy Central Sierra

Below is the latest Information from the CDC on Food Safety and COVID-19, as of 3/23/2020. More resources for food safety, food storage, and cooking are available on the Central Sierra COVID-19 Community Resources page.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov . For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.

The 2019 Annual Report for the Central Sierra CalFresh Healthy Living, UC program is now available.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent nutrition news, information, and events. Note that any particular research finding is only one part of a large and complicated picture of a healthy diet.

This time of year, when fewer fresh fruits and vegetables are available, eating dry beans is a good way to add variety to a winter diet. In addition to the common pinto, black, and kidney beans, dozens of types of heirloom beans are available in all different colors and sizes.