Tip #2 – Make half your plate fruits and veggies
“Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture plus, vitamins, minerals and fiber to your plate. Make 2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables your daily goal. Experiment with different types,...
View ArticleTip #3 – Watch Portion Sizes
Do you ever wonder how much you really eating when compared to a serving size? Have you ever eaten a bunch of cookies and then looked at the package and realized that a serving size is only three...
View ArticleTip #4 – Be Active
“Regular physical activity has so many health benefits. Start by doing what exercise you can for at least 10 minutes at a time. Children and teens should get 60 or more minutes of physical activity per...
View ArticleNutrition Tip #5 – Fix Healthy Snacks
“Healthy snacks can sustain your energy levels between meals, especially when they include a combination of foods. Choose from two or more of the MyPlate food groups: grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy,...
View ArticleNutrition Tip #6 – Get to Know Food Labels
“Reading the Nutrition Facts Label can help you shop and eat or drink smarter.” -Health Tip from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Do you read food labels? Even though sometimes they may seem...
View ArticleNutrition Tip #7 & 8
Nutrition Tip #7 – Consult an RDN “Whether you want to eat better to lose weight or lower your risk or manage a chronic disease, consult the experts! Registered dietitian nutritionists can help you by...
View ArticleThe Last Nutrition Tips!
March is almost over! What!? I don’t know where time has gone, but I’ve gotten behind. Here are the last 9 nutrition tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for National Nutrition Month! #9-...
View ArticleGood Nutrition during Pregnancy!
Are you expecting or planning to become pregnant? Here are some nutrition tips to keep you and your baby healthy! Eat a good variety of foods Try to make half your plate fruits and veggies Try to eat a...
View ArticleTips to help with Morning Sickness…
Are you pregnant and feeling the effects of morning sickness? It’s a terrible feeling for most women, I for one hate that it’s called Morning Sickness when for me it has usually lasted all day long!...
View ArticleHappy August!
August is here! You know what that means…it’s Kids Eat Right Month! August brings the end of summer, getting ready for school to start and trying to squeeze that last little bit of summer fun into your...
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