Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Oh My!

Do you have a hard time getting the right amounts of fruits,vegetables, and whole grains?

1. Watch a PRESENTATION to learn about these important food groups!

2. Do a learning ACTIVITY to test your knowledge.

3. APPLY those ideas to YOUR life to develop a plan to fit fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your budget and your calendar.

Start with a video Presentation

National Farmers Market Directory. Look up farmers market locations near you. Some even offer winter markets. https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/farmersmarkets

Johns Hopkins. This grocery guide has suggestions that will help your pantry line up with your healthy eating goals. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/your-guide-to-a-heart-healthy-grocery-list

Popcorn: The perfect snack food. This article offers suggestions on healthy ways to prepare this whole grain snack, including a recipe for DIY microwave popcorn. https://wholegrainscouncil.org/blog/2012/03/popcorn-perfect-snack-food

Whole Grains: Hearty options for healthy diet. This article from the Mayo Clinic explains what a whole grain is, the benefits of including whole grains in your diet and some simple way to get more whole grains. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/whole-grains/art-20047826