National Nutrition Month

 

 

 

Happy National Nutrition Month!

 

 

 

Here are a few great tips from the Academy that will help you to eat right, your way, everyday!

 

- Brighten your plate or bowl with colorful, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. Fruits and Vegetables can be fresh, frozen or canned with little or no added salt or sugar.

 

- Aim to make at least half of your grains whole grains. Switch to whole grain bread and bagels, try brown rice in place of white rice and choose whole grain pasta.

 

- Make fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese part of your daily meals and snacks. If you can't drink milk, try lactose-free milk or a calcium-fortified soy beverage.

 

- Choose lean protein foods like lean beef and porkm chicken, turkey, beans or tofu. Include seafoods at least twice a week. Eat plant protein foods-- beans and peas, soy products and nuts-- more often.

 

- Try new foods and explore new flavors. Whether it's a new fruit or vegetable or a spicy ethnic dish, you may find new flavors.

 

- For more information about healthy eating, visit www.eatright.org