GREENSBURG - In St. Helena Parish children are getting a taste of healthy habits this summer thanks to a free program aimed at teaching nutrition in a fun, hands-on way.

The LSU Ag Center is hosting the summer nutrition series for children in grades three through five, giving them a chance to learn, taste and take home healthy ideas.

“One of the things that can come up as an issue here, especially for kids, is that there isn't a ton of money for programming or for them to get these kinds of things in their education,” said Isabel Zebrick with the LSU Ag center. “A lot of these recipes that, you know, are through SNAP Ed and the recommendations, they focus on both of those things - making those healthy choices, but also not breaking the bank.”

Classes are held twice a month at the Audubo

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