by Evan Volmering | May 26, 2020 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
1. CLEAN | Always wash your food, hands, counters, and cooking tools. – Wash hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds. Do this before and after touching food.– Wash your cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter with hot soapy water. Do this after working...
by Evan Volmering | Mar 4, 2020 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
1. Schedule smaller, strategic trips Buying all your groceries in one fell swoop seems efficient, but it’ll cost you. “People have good intentions, but don’t use everything they buy,” says Amanda Li, registered dietitian and founder of nutrition coaching practice...
by Evan Volmering | Feb 10, 2020 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Eating Better… Where to begin? Enjoy and savor the taste of new foods – choose something new from the produce section the next time you go shopping Start with adding more color to your plate Fall vegetables are a great place to start – try roasting squash, pumpkin and...
by Evan Volmering | Feb 10, 2020 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
If your meal times are often squeezed in between tasks or eaten in front of the TV, you could be missing out on the full enjoyment of your food and end up eating more as a result. By learning to eat mindfully you can begin to really savor and appreciate the joy of...
by Evan Volmering | Feb 10, 2020 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
1. Good Nutrition Improves Well-Being Eating a poor diet reduces physical and mental health because eating healthy allows people to be more active. Feelings of well-being can be protected by ensuring that our diet is full of essential fats, complex carbohydrates,...
by Evan Volmering | Feb 10, 2020 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Planning Menus: A plan can help you take advantage of sales at your grocery store. You can check your local newspaper for sales that fit your budget. Pay special attention to meat sales because you can plan your sides around them. Also, remember to buy produce that is...
