In the spirit of national Nutrition Month there are 4 key messages.
Eating right bite by bite can help improve and maintain your health.
- Consume a variety of foods
- Choosing wisely to pick varied sources of food for vegetables, fruits, protein, grains, and dairy.
- Plan your meals: following the MyPlate outline can be super helpful.
- Start by planning ahead with one meal for your day.
- Learn skills to create tasty meals
- The usual unhealthy way to enhance flavors is to add more salt, sugar, and butter. Healthier alternatives are herbs, spices, citrus zest, and different cooking methods can enhance flavors of foods.
- Consult with a Registered Dietitian for professional food and nutrition advice.
- Check out this website to find an RD near you.
- https://sm.eatright.org/findRD
Megan Training and Nutrition 