Shopping, Cooking & Meal Planning

Mom and children shopping Food Shopping and Meal Planning

Find a wealth of information, resources, and tips for healthier ways to plan and shop, for you and your family.


FM video Top 10 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market

Why shop at a farmers market? Fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits and vegetables are just a few reasons. See what this Nutrition.gov registered dietitian has to say to shoppers and farmers.


Nutrition Facts Label Food Labels

Find out how to use food labels to make healthy food choices, what organic labeling tells you, how to look for trans fats, and more...


Dad and son cooking together Recipes

Need a new healthy, delicious recipe? Start here to find fruit and vegetable recipes, Native American recipes, commodity food recipes and more.


Latino 5 A Day program logo Ethnic Cooking

Browse through cultural and ethnic food and cooking resources and recipes including Latino, Native American, African American and more...


Woman Canning Food Food Storage and Preservation

Resources to help you store and preserve your foods safely, while preserving nutrients and quality.


Moving food and water supplies in response to a disaster emergency. Emergency Food Supplies

Keep your food and water safe during emergencies and severe weather! Find information and resources to help you be ready.


Green Question Mark Commonly Asked Questions - Shopping, Cooking and Meal Planning

Find answers to questions about food labeling, farmer's market locations, budget recipes, food preservation and safety and more...