Healthy Eating
Our bodies change the food we eat into energy to survive. Communities all over Alaska traditionally met their energy needs by gathering food from the land, air, and sea. This important knowledge is passed down from elders to younger generations and the practice of subsistence remains strong today.
Choose healthy foods and drinks. Enjoy eating traditional berries, greens, and other foods from the land, sea, and air.
Fill half your plate with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Drink water.
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Nutrition - What is in Alaska’s Foods.mp4What's the connection between what we eat and cancer?
The foods we eat account for 30-35% of all cancer risk!
Cancer prevention guidelines recommend eating foods rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and limiting sugary foods and beverages, red and processed meats, sodium, and alcohol.
