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Choosing foods that fuel you for the day helps to keep your brain and body functioning at top speed while also supporting healthy emotional well-being. Revising some of your eating habits doesn't need to be a complete make-over. Explore some of the resources below and start with small exchanges of eating habits for healthier options. Before you know it, those small changes will add up to a big difference in your everyday life!
Choosing foods that fuel you for the day helps to keep your brain and body functioning at top speed while also supporting healthy emotional well-being. Revising some of your eating habits doesn't need to be a complete make-over. Explore some of the resources below and start with small exchanges of eating habits for healthier options. Before you know it, those small changes will add up to a big difference in your everyday life!
ChooseMyPlate: 10 Tips To A Great Plate (from USDA.gov)
ChooseMyPlate: 10 Tips To A Great Plate (from USDA.gov)
Balance Your Calories
Enjoy Your Food, But Eat Less
Avoid Oversized Portions
Eat More Fruits, Veggies and Whole Grains
5.Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Veggies
6. Switch to Fat-Free or Low-Fat Dairy
7. Make Half Your Grains Whole-Grains
8. Cut Back on Solid Fats, Added Sugars, and Salt
9. Watch the Sodium Content
10. Choose Water Instead of Sugary Drinks
**Check out the app, Start Simple with MyPlate, to track your nutritional health!**
**Looking for a way to talk to kids about filling their plate with healthy food choices? Check out this resource from Harvard's School of Public Health. There are even printable resources with kid-friendly language about nutrition!** https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/kids-healthy-eating-plate/
Nutrition Resources
Nutrition Resources
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
We Can!
(Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition)
USDA's Ultimate Nutrition Resource
FDA's Nutrition Education Resources and Materials
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