Healthy eating can happen with one step at a time. It can be simple!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a new initiative to help consumers meet their health goals. It is called Start Simple with MyPlate.
Focus on whole fruits. Add fruit to a bowl of cereal for breakfast or grab one for an easy snack. Don’t forget that canned and frozen fruits are great choices when your favorite fresh fruit is not available.
Vary your veggies and think colorfully! Dark green, red, orange, yellow and other colorful veggies add lots of good nutrients to any meal or snack. Prepare extra veggies for a side dish or to use in soup or pasta.
Make half your grains whole grains. This message still holds true! Choose 100% whole grain bread, pasta, crackers, or cereal.
Vary your protein routine. Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, legumes are beneficial. Don’t forget to serve veggies and whole grains with your protein choice!
Low-fat or fat-free dairy foods compliment any meal. Be a role model for kids to show dairy foods are healthy!
Learn more at www.choosemyplate.gov/start-simple-myplate.
By: Ashley Svaty
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