March is National
Nutrition Month® - Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day
v Every
morning, eat a breakfast that contains protein and fiber. Starting your day off
right with a healthy breakfast will help provide your body with energy and will
help you to make healthy food choices for the rest of the day.
v Try
to limit your intake of fried foods. Instead try to bake, broil, grill, and
lightly sauté your favorite dishes.
v Try
a new fruit or vegetable each week and incorporate new healthy foods into your favorite
recipes.
v Use healthy
recipe substitutions for some of your favorite family recipes. For example:
o
Use low-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
instead of regular sour cream in a recipe.
o
Use half the oil recommended in a recipe.
o
Use canola oil rather than vegetable oil in
your recipes.
o
Use 1% milk instead of cream when making
dishes that call for cream.
v Try
to find time in your schedule for exercise. Go for a walk, bike ride, or just
walk around your office at work. Find an active activity that you enjoy, and
make it part of your daily routine.
v Drink
plenty of water throughout the day. Try to limit your intake of soda and sugary
drinks which just provide excess calories and sugar. Add lemon or lime to your
water for a great taste, drink caffeine free tea, and/or drink seltzer water for
a refreshing drink.
v Do
not skip meals. This leads to overeating at a later time in the day.
v Use
herbs and spices when cooking. They add a lot of taste and nutrients to your
favorite foods.
v Try
to cook more, and eat out less. This allows for more control over what you are
eating.
v Remember,
it is ok to have a treat now and then, just remember not to make it a daily
habit and remember that portion control is always important.
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