Nutrition Connections - UNH Extension

06/13/2026

Nutrition Connections in the wild 👀

Our team had the opportunity to work with Belknap-Merrimack Head Start and Early Head Start on the Sprout to Spoon project, where we planted mint, lemon thyme, dill & more!

These garden items will be used for nutrition activites in the classroom! 🍅🌱🥕

04/24/2026

💭 Ever feel like some parts of life are going fine… but other parts feel completely overwhelming?

Maybe you’re managing work and meals, but stress is high.
Or you’re keeping up with bills, but have no time for yourself.
Or you’re trying to make healthy changes, but it feels like too much.

That’s why the Wellness Wheel exists 💚

Health isn’t just one thing; it’s made up of 8 areas of your life:
1️⃣ Physical
2️⃣ Environmental
3️⃣ Emotional
4️⃣ Occupational
5️⃣ Intellectual
6️⃣ Spiritual
7️⃣ Financial
8️⃣ Social

When one area is off balance, it can affect everything else.

The UNH Extension Wellness Wheel Assessment helps you take a quick step back, see the full picture, and find simple ways to feel more balanced 🌿

👉 Take the free assessment:
https://extension.unh.edu/health/programs/wellness-wheel-assessment

Which area feels the most stretched for you right now? 👇

Use these tools and resources to assess your health and well-being.

04/10/2026

🚶‍♀️ April is Move More Month!

You don’t need a gym, fancy gear, or extra time:
✔ Walk while on the phone
✔ Dance while cooking
✔ Park farther away
✔ Take the stairs when you can

Even small bursts of movement boost mood, energy, and overall health 💪

👟Want more support? Our Walk With Ease program helps you safely build a walking routine at your own pace. Learn more about Walk With Ease here: https://extension.unh.edu/health/programs/walk-ease

What’s YOUR go-to way to move more? Drop it below 👇

Whether you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six week self-directed Walk With Ease program can help you safely make physical activity a part of your everyday life!

04/09/2026

Need a way to help keep groceries bills as low as possible?

One easy way to save money at the store? 👉 Buy fruits and veggies in season

Why it helps:
✔ Usually lower cost (more supply = better prices)
✔ Fresher and better flavor
✔ Travels less = stays fresh longer

April is a great time to look for things like:
🥬 Leafy greens
🍄‍🟫 Mushrooms
🌱 Herbs like Thyme or Rosemary

Simple swaps like this can help stretch your grocery budget and add more fresh foods to your meals.

Next time you shop, try picking one fruit or veggie that’s in season!

StretchYourBudget

04/07/2026

This year’s (603) Challenge is officially underway.

Any gift you make will be matched by generous underwriters, up to $200 per donor until $200,000 in matching funds is exhausted.
Support the Extension programs that matter most to you before ends on April 10th. 💙

https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofNewHampshire/the-603-challenge-2026/pages/unh-extension