LSU AgCenter Beauregard Parish Healthy Living

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

10/27/2025

LSU AgCenter Nutrition and Community Health Extension Agent, Justine Ramsey, recently led a food demonstration for WIC participants at the Beauregard Parish Health Unit. Four parents and three children attended the session, where Justine showcased how to make pumpkin pancakes, a seasonal favorite packed with nutrition.

Participants learned about the power of pumpkin and its many health benefits, including fiber as well as vitamins that support a strong immune system, especially important during cold and flu season. Everyone enjoyed the pancakes and left with a recipe they can easily make at home: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/perfect-pumpkin-pancakes.

Through a post-demo survey, all participants agreed that the session provided access to quality nutrition and wellness services. They also shared that they gained practical skills they plan to incorporate into their daily routines to support a healthier lifestyle.

10/23/2025

Planning to carve pumpkins this month? Don’t let those seeds go to waste! Try this easy roasted pumpkin seed recipe for a tasty fall snack:
https://bit.ly/RoastedPumpkinSeedSnack

10/16/2025

Happy ! One way you can celebrate is by donating nutritious options to your local food pantry. Find tips on how to donate healthy options on our website at https://bit.ly/DonatingHealthyFood

10/09/2025

Remember that sharing the road is the responsibility of drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. Here are some ways drivers can contribute to :

- Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Follow the speed limit, especially in neighborhoods and
school zones.
- Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk.
- Be extra cautious when backing up.

09/29/2025

Tailgating season is heating up and so are grills throughout the state! But don’t let spoiled food sideline your celebration. Keep your crew safe with these simple tips: https://bit.ly/TailgatingFoodSafety

09/22/2025

Our new apple cinnamon oat muffin recipe is the perfect back to school breakfast! Packed with fiber, B vitamins, and iron, these on-the-go treats will keep you and your family fueled up for the day. Watch our High Obesity Program (HOP) manager Jamila and her third grade son Nandi show you how to prepare this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FGXjegGg3o

09/18/2025

Interested in starting a vegetable garden this fall? Take this free online gardening course from LSU AgCenter horticulture agents to set yourself up for success! Dig in at https://tinyurl.com/HomeGardenCourse

09/15/2025

Shop Simple can help you find budget-friendly foods and stores that accept SNAP near you. It even has smart shopping tips to help you learn how to save extra! Use Shop Simple at https://www.myplate.gov/app/shopsimple/