Jan. 29 – Nutritional Help

In the New Year many people want to make positive changes in their life and improve their diet but don’t know the best way to go about it.

1.       Little steps and small goals that are achievable work best, some examples;
     a.       Portion size
     b.      Making your meals colorful and less processed
     c.       Higher fiber foods
     d.      Increasing physical activity
     e.      Goal setting

2.       The government help’s us out by creating MyPlate and the recent publication of the 2015 US Dietary Guidelines.

MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. Everything you eat and drink matters. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future. This means:

Focus on variety, amount, and nutrition.
Choose foods and beverages with less saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
Start with small changes to build healthier eating styles.
Support healthy eating for everyone.
Eating healthy is a journey shaped by many factors, including our stage of life, situations, preferences, access to food, culture, traditions, and the personal decisions we make over time. All your food and beverage choices count. MyPlate offers ideas and tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health.

See more at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov