National Nutrition Month® is the perfect time to “get your plate in shape.” Understanding which foods are healthy choices within each food group is the best way to get started in building a nutritious plate. Fruit Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Building A Healthy Plate
Grains The Guideline Consume less than 3 servings per day of refined grains from foods like white bread and white rice. The Recommendations Eat whole wheat bread, brown rice and foods that contain at least 3 grams of fiber per serving. National Nutrition Month® is an annual event created by the Academy of Nutrition and… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Grains In Your Diet
March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual event created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). This year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Get your plate in shape by sticking to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Sodium The Guideline Shoot for less than 2,300 mg of sodium… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Sodium Guidelines