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Nutrition
The food guide pyramid is a good resource to guide your health eating habits. According to the USDA, every day you should eat:
§ Grains- try to eat whole grains, like whole wheat bread
§ Vegetables- eat a variety of colors, like carrots and peas
§ Fruits- eat a variety, like oranges and bananas
§ Oils/Fats- eat good fats, like fish, nuts and olive oil
§ Dairy- eat low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese and yogurt
§ Meat and beans- pick lean meats and chicken and eat beans
§ Keep physically active for 30 minutes/day and balance your physical activity with good food choices
For more information about My Pyramid and serving amount for your age group, go to http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Everyone gets busy and often times, we eat out or eat on the run. Here are some suggestions for healthy restaurant and fast food choices:
Fast Food Restaurants- salad with chicken, baked potato with broccoli or fruit/nut/yogurt parfait
Middle Eastern- hommous with vegetables, tabbouli, fattosh salad or fresh squeezed juice
Italian- whole-wheat pasta with tomato sauce or tossed with vegetables or fish
Try searching for your favorite restaurant online to find out nutrition facts about the food they offer.
Healthy Recipes
Visit Food Network Healthy Eating and Recipes for great food ideas your family will love!