
The ONIE Blog
Here we cover a blend of topics related to healthy living, community resources, food assistance, and project news and events.
Family Friendly Halloween Fun
It’s spooky season! With the falling leaves and chill in the air we know Halloween is almost here. The holiday is a great way to get the kids out and active because it is full of creatures and characters to ignite their imaginations. ONIE brings you 5 activities to get in the spirit and get […]
Fall Favorites
The weather is changing and fall has finally begun. Fall is a time for cozy nights and hearty meals. Fresh fall vegetables typically have a longer shelf life compared to most Summer vegetables, making it easy to always have healthy options on hand! Check out some of our favorites! Pumpkin We use it for decoration, […]
Healthy Game Day Recipes
Check out ONIE’s list of healthy game day recipes that are sure to score you game points with friends and family! We include ideas for dips and tasty finger foods.
How To Use ONIE Recipe Badges
ONIE’s Recipe Badges make it easier to choose the perfect recipe for your next meal! Learn more about what our recipe badges mean, where to find them & recipes that fit each badge.
Seasoning September
Spice can take a dish from run of the mill to out of this world. Making your own spice blends is easy and can give you more control over the amount of salt in your diet. Reducing sodium in your diet lowers your risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular damage. To get you started […]
Benefits of Walking
Physical activity can be hard. Especially when trying to juggle work and family life. You don’t have to go hit the gym everyday to receive many of the health benefits related to physical activity. Squeezing in just 10 minutes of physical activity a day still has shown to have many health benefits. Walking can be […]
Reducing Food Waste
Food waste. It’s a big problem all over the world but each one of us can help reduce it by starting small, simple changes at home that will also help save money and reduce the amount you spend at the grocery store. The following tips will show you how easy it is to make these […]
5K Training Plan: A 6-Week Guide for Beginners
Summer is a season for growth. So, step out and grow your legs with a challenge. It can be a family affair! ONIE’s annual Let’s Get Midwest City Moving 5K Walk/Run is coming up and with little more than 6 weeks to go, we have a training plan that will prepare you and your crew […]
20 Free Family Fun Physical Activities
You’ve made the decision that you want to be more active. Whether you are already active or just starting out. That’s great! Often, with a new goal, it can be hard to know where and how to start. Adding activity to your daily life may seem like a big task, but it can be rather […]
Lunchbox Ideas
Are you stuck in a lunch rut and need ideas for easy and healthy lunches that your whole family will enjoy? ONIE shares some ideas to help freshen up your lunch routine.
How to Revamp Your Leftovers
Do you feel like you’re throwing away too many leftovers? Here are a few ideas on how to transform a leftover meal into something new.
The Art of Freezing Leftovers
ONIE is providing you with information for freezing foods including: food safety, which foods you can freeze and foods you cannot freeze, and some tips to understanding the art of freezing.
