What's on Your Plate?

March is National Nutrition month.

 

Did you know, the healthy plate or food pyramid has changed?

These foods contain the nutrients you need for health:

4 foods to eat most often:

 1. vegetables

 2. fruit

 3. whole grains

 4. lean protein, including fish, poultry, dried beans and nuts.

 Limit red meat and cheese.  

Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.    Fruits and veggies are rich in  anti-oxidants and minerals your body needs. The USDA recommends eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.  Choose red, orange and dark-green vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and green leafy vegetables.   Brightly colored fruits like berries are rich in antioxidants. Add fruit to meals as part of main or side dishes and for snacks or dessert. Make half your grains whole grains, such as whole wheat bread and brown rice. Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars and sodium.  Eat less cookies, cake, candy, sweet drinks, pizza and fatty meats.  Avoid bacon, cold cuts and other processed meats. Drink plenty of water-- six to eight glasses each day.

If you find it a challenge to fit eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day, a multivitamin can help you to get the full range of nutrients more consistently.

USANA makes two multivitamins-- Essentials and HealthPak, which offer complete and balanced minerals and anti-oxidants.

HealthPak is Essentials plus Active Calcium and AO Booster, packaged in convenient AM and PM packets.