Nutrition Program
Nutrition Program (Spring 2020)
This Nutrition Program would help you to make better food choices with the latest information from the Nutritional Facts Label. Also, MyPlate launched an app called "Start Simple" to make easier a healthy eating from your phone!
1.Nutrition Facts Labels
Why is it important to understand what food labels are saying to us? Food labels help us make quick, informed decisions to help us choose a healthy diet. Learn which are the four important updates that were made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is the last major update in over 20 years. The new design would also contributed to make easier the decision making at the grocery store.
2. MyPlate resources
What is MyPlate? It a way to build a healthy eating style. It provides a colorful visual tool with the 5 food groups. The new MyPlate app is an easy to use tool and it helps to make positive changes in your life. MyPlate offerts tips, ideas, and a MyPlate kitchen, a place full of recipes.
3. Resources on campus
EatWell is a great resource for students in all three Texas Woman's University campuses. It provides important information about food choices, how to grocery shop, and tips on how to make positive changes improve overall health. The goal is to prioritize the health and wellbeing of Texas Woman's University students.
4. Prepare easy mayo rolls
Learn to prepare easy mayo rolls with pantry staples. There are many bread recipes without yeast. This is one is simple to prepare, quick, and ready in minutes!
5. Resources
Sometimes we look our pantry and we run out of ideas for recipes. I found this app called SuperCook that if you add which ingredients you have, it gives you all the possible recipes and their nutritious value. - Karina, HP intern