Healthy Monday: Stay on Track While Eating Out

September 8, 2014 by Leave a comment

healthy monday headerDon’t let your good habits disappear when eating out! There are plenty of healthful options available in restaurants like grilled entrees (instead of fried), simple salads with dressing on the side, and extras like broth-based soups and steamed veggies. Don’t be afraid to order exactly what you need to stay healthy, or take part of your food to go!

Look at your schedule this Monday and see if you’re eating out this week. Take some time to research the restaurant’s menu online, or to look up some healthy options in that culinary tradition.

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June 3, 2011 by Leave a comment

 

The Federal government has a new food icon, MyPlate, designed to serve as a reminder to help people make healthier food choices. Specifically, it can prompt people to think about building a healthy plate at meal times. The new icon emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food groups. For more information on eating healthy, visit www.choosemyplate.gov.

Balancing Calories
  ● Enjoy your food, but eat less.
  ● Avoid oversized portions.
 
  Foods to Increase
  ● Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
  ● Make at least half your grains whole grains.
  ● Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
 
  Foods to Reduce
  ● Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers.
  ● Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

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