LSU AgCenter Beauregard Parish Healthy Living

02/05/2026

🌟 FREE 4‑Week Healthy Aging Series Begins Tomorrow! 🌟

Join Justine, your LSU AgCenter Nutrition & Community Health Agent and registered dietitian, for Stay Independent: A Healthy Aging Series at the Beauregard Council on Aging!

📅 Tomorrow’s Topic (Feb. 6) – 9:30 AM
Cooking for One or Two & Three Meals a Day

Learn practical tips for:
🍽️ Planning balanced meals
📝 Overcoming common meal‑planning barriers
🧼 Practicing safe food preparation
🍲 Creating easy meals & snacks at home

Adults age 60+ are welcome - and it’s completely FREE!

📍 Beauregard Council on Aging
104 W Port Street, DeRidder LA
📞 337‑463‑9694

02/03/2026

📣Last week to register for Teen Chef!
Use this link to register by Monday, February 9th: bit.ly/3ZKMkNB

🎭 Teen Chef Day Camp – Mardi Gras Edition!

Calling all teens ages 13–18 from Beauregard and Vernon Parishes! Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking experience at the Rosepine Research Station. Learn kitchen skills, make festive dishes, and celebrate Louisiana flavor in style!

📅 Date: February 16
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 Cost: $35 per teen (checks or money orders only, made out to LSU AgCenter)
✅ Deadline to sign up: February 9

⚠️ Space is limited - sign up soon!

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mFBLgAiZ30ucBrPfd3VjqhwGbBgwtZJBtysZWHlaIDRUNEs2UkhNT1NETzBEMFVSQ05LOTdOWDFYTS4u

Laissez les bons temps rouler in the kitchen! 🎉

02/02/2026

❤️ February is American Heart Month - a great time to “know your numbers” and take small steps that add up.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and high blood pressure (≥130/80 mm Hg) is a major driver - but it’s controllable with healthy habits and, when needed, medication. Get your BP checked this week and write it down!

Try this: Bring a blood pressure log to your next visit and ask your provider what’s a healthy target for you. The CDC has printable logs and questions to ask. https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/php/heart-month/index.html

Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you plan to check your BP this month!

01/27/2026

There is still time to join us! Space is limited, sign up today at https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DmFBLgAiZ30ucBrPfd3VjqhwGbBgwtZJBtysZWHlaIDRUNEs2UkhNT1NETzBEMFVSQ05LOTdOWDFYTS4u%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc1NONlN1d2dDM29JOXJKRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHkbHOUM4lVLPJT313uunxOf-AW9NcnXjmVyjMEdYHNNIA2Mjz0XpKIHs6ASI_aem_UhyanpzQHFiSdnjyBLtmqA&h=AT0zTlRVZuIAPVUQG-ktiyA8UZV4EywpMI6JhaDji-zET7VBnFNYYToKQsMA6bIsndRRCTkSFM2kfSa5qTGOJwYTQb4VFBNfWMsrqj1-UOuunEIVpUhrYmMoQXn2Xfj9sVpzF6x0hYURueuO&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT39VvqQ9AYv-GCg6DXs7mPGKzflI1m-NwoVv0BzKsZM887Dyraove5biHLyLo2UPJrpqnphKVTO6QmLgZtVDB8XFrm51KeoVx-k20A8POSXAlHCodn5pENAprc7UW4BuNsUgUIxmEUSwxcsO0lO6s5WDvVgZs2t9tiMTvUgdw

🎭 Teen Chef Day Camp – Mardi Gras Edition!

Calling all teens ages 13–18 from Beauregard and Vernon Parishes! Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking experience at the Rosepine Research Station. Learn kitchen skills, make festive dishes, and celebrate Louisiana flavor in style!

📅 Date: February 16
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 Cost: $35 per teen (checks or money orders only, made out to LSU AgCenter)
✅ Deadline to sign up: February 9

⚠️ Space is limited - sign up soon!

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mFBLgAiZ30ucBrPfd3VjqhwGbBgwtZJBtysZWHlaIDRUNEs2UkhNT1NETzBEMFVSQ05LOTdOWDFYTS4u

Laissez les bons temps rouler in the kitchen! 🎉

01/14/2026

🎭 Teen Chef Day Camp – Mardi Gras Edition!

Calling all teens ages 13–18 from Beauregard and Vernon Parishes! Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking experience at the Rosepine Research Station. Learn kitchen skills, make festive dishes, and celebrate Louisiana flavor in style!

📅 Date: February 16
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 Cost: $35 per teen (checks or money orders only, made out to LSU AgCenter)
✅ Deadline to sign up: February 9

⚠️ Space is limited - sign up soon!

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mFBLgAiZ30ucBrPfd3VjqhwGbBgwtZJBtysZWHlaIDRUNEs2UkhNT1NETzBEMFVSQ05LOTdOWDFYTS4u

Laissez les bons temps rouler in the kitchen! 🎉

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate good food, good health, and strong community roots. Nourishing meals and time outdoors can support both physical and mental well-being.

Looking for a way to stay active after the feast?
- Take a family walk around the neighborhood or a nearby trail
- Play a casual game of football or frisbee in the yard or park
- Go for a bike ride with friends or family

Wishing you a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving.

11/20/2025

Rural communities like Beauregard Parish play a vital role in shaping a healthier Louisiana. On , we celebrate the strength and resilience of our rural residents - and encourage small steps toward better health.

Looking for a way to stay active? Visit the Purple Heart Walking Park & Fishing Pond in Ragley. This ½-mile path is perfect for walking, jogging, or enjoying nature. Bonus: it’s open 24/7 and includes exercise stations and a stocked pond for fishing.

Healthy habits start close to home. Let’s keep Beauregard moving.

11/13/2025

With the holidays coming up, a little planning can go a long way. Check your pantry before shopping and use our kitchen conversion charts to save time and money in the kitchen: https://tinyurl.com/KitchenCharts

11/06/2025

Making meals with diabetes in mind doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you're planning breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even dessert, you’ll find helpful ideas in our collection of diabetes-friendly recipes.

Explore the recipes here:
https://tinyurl.com/BuildAHealthyMealDiabetes

11/05/2025

Join Us for the LSU AgCenter Plot to Plate Workshop!
Beauregard and Vernon residents are invited to learn about vegetable gardening, fruit production, agritourism, food preservation, and small-scale livestock.

📍 Rosepine Research Station, Leesville, LA
📅 Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💲 Registration: $10
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mFBLgAiZ30ucBrPfd3VjqpT6CqPF8DhOlib8YYA_PtJUMDY2NDNIWVk3SEJIWFkxSExVQVNLN04xQi4u

For details, call 337-463-7006.

10/30/2025

Trick or Treat Your Way to Better Health!

This Halloween, treat your body right. Walk the neighborhood, dance at a costume party, or play active games with the kids. Every step counts toward a healthier you!

10/28/2025