5 servings of fruits and vegetables

Community Resources 

Discover how to achieve 5210 in your life with resources and tools from NNPH and the Washoe County Community. 

Recipes 
NNPH has fun and flavorful recipes to help you eat better and feel better. Click on our recipes page to discover more 
 
Food Bank of Northern Nevada 
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada has many resources available to help you meet your food needs. To learn more about their programs, please reference their Food Finder page.

Made in Nevada 
Do you need help accessing fresh fruits and vegetables? Visit Grown in Nevada’s farmer’s market list which allows you to search for local farmer’s markets across Nevada. You can learn more about each market’s location, hours of operation, and whether they are open seasonally or year-round. 
 
SNAP 
For those receiving benefits through SNAP, there are great opportunities to use those benefits to help purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmer’s markets across Northern Nevada. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada provides a list of farmer’s markets that accept SNAP. 
 
To explore all SNAP locations throughout Washoe County visit SNAP Retailer Locator to find one near you. For those looking to apply for SNAP benefits, visit Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services Division of Welfare and Supportive Services page to learn more about eligibility, the application process, and SNAP benefits as a whole. 
 
WIC 
The Women, Infants, & Children’s Program (WIC) through Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) can be a great resource to help eligible participants obtain nutritious foods. For more information about eligibility, applying, and using these resources, visit NNPH’s WIC homepage. 
 
Myplate 
If you are looking for a simple food guide to help you make healthy food choices, check out Myplate. They offer personalized food plans, budget-friendly recipes, and resources that can help you and your family eat more balanced meals. 

 

Tips & Suggestions 

Discover tips and suggestions to help you and your family shop, eat, and live healthier.  

Shop Healthy, Save Money 
5210 Healthy Washoe wants to help you and your wallet stay healthy. Read about some ideas and suggestions for Healthy Shopping on a Budget.  
 
Seasonal Produce 
Shopping and eating in-season produce is a great way to save money, support local growers, and enjoy the freshest, tastiest produce. Visit the USDA’s Seasonal Produce Guide to learn more about which produce is in season during different times of the year and find recipes that use your favorite produce. 

To learn more about in-season produce that is local to Nevada, read through 5210 Healthy Washoe’s Nevada Seasonal Food Guide. For more advice on how eat healthy and shop your favorite produce even when it’s out of season, read more about Eating Fruits and Vegetables all Year. 

Serving Sizes 
It can be difficult to judge serving sizes and portion your meals appropriately. Luckily, some everyday items can help you get better at creating healthy meals. Read more about these everyday items and serving sizes. 

The American Heart Association also has a helpful guide for determining how to measure a single serving with various fruits and vegetables. Reading nutrition labels can be difficult. It’s important to know how to read them so we can judge serving sizes, look for foods with healthy nutrients, and avoid foods with too many sugars, salts, and unhealthy additives. The FDA has a helpful tool to teach people How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label. 

Helping Children Eat Healthy 
It can be difficult to help children try and enjoy new, healthy foods. Read about some tips on Healthy Eating with a Choosy Eater to learn more about encouraging children to try new foods. 

5210 Healthy Washoe also has some tips on using Phrases that Help and Hinder Healthy Eating. Use these ideas the next time you feel like you have hit a roadblock. 

Food texture is an important part of helping children try new, healthy foods. Discover more about Using Food Texture to Encourage Healthy Eating. 

It’s a good idea to keep healthy eating habits in mind during celebrations and special events. Read about some fun ideas for making Healthy Foods for Children’s Celebrations. Also learn more about providing Non-Food Rewards at Home to help separate children’s association of unhealthy foods with rewards. 

Healthy Eating for Everyone 
Have you wanted to improve your diet, but you don’t know where to start? Read about 5210 Healthy Washoe’s Tips for a Healthier Diet to learn about how to select healthier food options and incorporate them into your diet. 

Breakfast can be a meal that gets overlooked. However, it’s important to start the day with good food that gives you energy. Learn about some delicious ideas for Simple, Healthy Breakfasts that can help you start your day in a positive way. 

It can be difficult to get through the whole day without a snack. Sometimes you need a boost of energy to keep you going between mealtimes. Help yourself and your family stay satisfied with Healthy Snack Ideas for Everyone.