March is National Nutrition Month
During National Nutrition Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging everyone to "Get Your Plate in Shape." One way to do this is by eating the foods you enjoy while being mindful of portion sizes and total calories. Simply put, we should be aware of how much food we eat every day.
Here are some simple and practical ways you and your family can eat fewer calories, while savoring the foods everyone enjoys:
• Log it. Food logging can be a great tool for keeping track of the foods you eat and ensuring you stay within your calorie limit.
• Watch out for liquid calories. The calories in fruit juices and drinks with added sugar, sports drinks, sugary coffee beverages and soft drinks add up quickly.
Shamrock Smoothie
Ingredients & Instructions
• 1 banana, peeled and broken into chunks (optional)
• 1-2 cups honeydew melon chunks
• 1-2 peeled kiwi fruit
• 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup yellow lemonade, milk or soy milk
• 1 Tbsp. honey (or to taste)
Put all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth, adding more juice, yogurt or fruit as necessary to achieve a sippable consistency. Serve immediately. Serves 2.
Family Fitness Tip
January is National Family Fit Lifestyle month. Start the entire family on a healthy path to good living by going grocery shopping and choosing healthy foods together. Make physical fitness a part of your daily routine by playing games and staying active as a family.
» See more great exercises you can try!
