We are in week 3 & 4 of National Nutrition Month!
A way to include different flavors into your healthy eating routine is to try foods and recipes from various cultures. Many recipes from various cultures offer dishes which include foods from each food group! As always eating the recommended amounts will help you get the nutrients that are needed for good health. During National Nutrition Month and throughout the year we encourage you to bring together your favorite cultural foods and traditions.
Our family's history and culture often influences the foods that we grow up eating. Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. The combination of foods and amounts will depend on you. Each week of National Nutrition Month has its own theme. Below we will talk about week 3 & 4 of March.
Week Three : Plan your meals and snacks
Choose healthy recipes to make during the week.
Preparing food at home is a great way to save money, express your creativity and stay on track with healthy eating. Don't stress, you don't have to be a master chef to make something tasty and nutritious. SNAP-Ed is here to help, visit our
website for quick recipes that can save you time, save money, while eating healthy!
Use a grocery list to shop for nutritious foods.
Having a game plan when you shop for groceries is a great way to save some money, by only purchasing what is needed for the recipes you planned for the week. A great tool to help with your meal planning for the week is the
MyPlate "Create a grocery Game plan weekly calendar", this is a printable weekly calendar. It is also a great way to get the kids involved in choosing healthy snacks and nutritious meals.
Make Healthy food and drink choices when away from home.
There are ways to make dining out or ordering in healthy. Try to find items on the menu that are baked, broiled, grilled, poached, steamed, boiled, or roasted to cut out the extra saturated fat and sodium. Eating a salad first before your meal helps you feel full sooner while ensuring you are getting your vegetable intake. For more information
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Week Four: Create tasty foods at home
Learn cooking and meal preparation skills.
When it comes to learning new cooking techniques, meal preparation skills, or even new recipes, look no further. SNAP-Ed has many ways to help you become confident in the kitchen and will have you trying new, easy, and tasty recipes in no time. If you are looking for step by step recipe videos or tips and tricks videos you can visit us on YouTube by
clicking here. If you are looking for more tips from cereal tips to stocking your kitchen tips visit
SNAP-Ed New York. Or you can always check out our flyers and calendar below for upcoming workshops both virtual and in-person.
Try new flavors and foods from around the world.
Explore different foods and customs from a variety of cultures, and find traditional recipes from around the world. There are many delicious and healthy meals from all around the globe, don't be afraid to try something new. SNAP-Ed is incorporating many different cuisines into our webpage, including Asian, Latin American / Hispanic, Mediterranean, Native American, Middle Eastern, and Southern recipes to name a few. There is something for everyone! Looking to make your own spice blends to help with different cuisines
click here to Spice up Your Life!
Enjoy your meals with friends or family whenever possible.
Involve friends or family members as much as possible, because fixing meals can be fun for everyone. Allow your children to help plan and prepare at least one meal a week. They are more likely to try new foods if they help prepare and help select them. You can even trade meals with family or friends to try something different, or inviting family/friends to bring a dish is another great way to incorporate foods you may not usually have on your table.
If you would like more information on National Nutrition Month
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Remember, being healthy includes healthy eating and physical activity!
