by Evan Volmering | Aug 12, 2019 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Smart Snacking Tips: A healthy snack includes 1 to 2 food groups like fruit and a handful of nuts, whole grain crackers and cheese, or vegetables and hummus. Your snack should be a small portion. You should measure it out on a plate and not eat out of the box or bag....
by Evan Volmering | Jul 27, 2019 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
How you feel today, tomorrow and in the future depend on YOU and the food choices you make! Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, along with increased physical activity and adequate hydration. Did you know that making better food choices can also...
by Evan Volmering | Jun 8, 2019 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Buy frozen vegetables so you can take from the package only what you need. Divide packages of meat into single/smaller serving sizes. (Or just buy one serving at the meat counter) Use non-fat DRY milk for cooking and baking. Buy fresh fruit at different stages of...
by Evan Volmering | Mar 7, 2019 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Dietary fiber is found in the plants you eat, including fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It’s sometimes called bulk or roughage.Eating enough fiber regularly can be tricky but fiber can help keep digestion regular, blood sugar levels normal, and can help you stay...
by Evan Volmering | Jan 2, 2019 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Food costs are on the rise. Read on for tips on how to stretch your food dollars by planning ahead, budgeting, making smart food choices, and preparing low-cost recipes DURING Shopping Have something to eat before you go shopping. It’s easier to stick to your shopping...
by Evan Volmering | Dec 1, 2018 | Nutrition Education 2023 and Prior
Today’s average portions of food served in restaurants is five times larger than it was 40 years. Eating out in restaurants has taught us to also adopt the supersize portions at home. So how do you go about getting your portions back to a healthy size? One method is...
