National Nutrition Month® is a campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that is celebrated every March. During this month, everyone is invited to learn more about nutrition, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and informed food choices. This year’s theme is “Food Connects Us.” Celebrate this month by connecting with your food, friends, and family at home. Try one of these activities:
Commit to trying a new fruit or vegetable each week of National Nutrition Month.
Give family members a role in meal planning. Let them pick out different recipes to try.
Make plans to eat more meals with friends and family members.
Practice mindful eating by limiting screen time at mealtime — including phones, computers, TV and other devices.
Try more meatless meals — choices like beans and lentils are versatile plant-based protein sources that work in a variety of dishes.
Let everyone help with food preparation. If you have kids, there are age-appropriate tasks they may enjoy learning how to do.
Bring out the flavors of food by trying new herbs, spices or citrus fruits such as lemons or limes.
The benefits of healthy eating add up over time, bite by bite. Let’s celebrate National Nutrition Month® by keeping our health in top condition. For additional food and nutrition information, visit eatright.org. Follow the Monroe County Health Department Facebook and Instagram pages for more.
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