Eat Right Every Day

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Eat Right Every Day!

 

 

March is National Nutrition Month so it's never too late to strive to eat

nutritious, tasty meals.

 

Eating right shouldn't be painful--it should be delicious!

 

Here are some simple ways to incorporate good habits into your everyday

routines.

 

* Creative Seasoning. Instead of reaching for the sour cream or the block of

cheese when something needs a flavor boost, acquaint yourself with a wider array

of flavorful, low-calorie ingredients.

 

There are all kinds of vinegars, not to mention citrus juice and zest.

 

Add richness without adding fat by sautéing or roasting your vegetables at high

heat, rather than just steaming them.

 

If the spices and herbs you use most are more than a year old, toss them out and

start with fresh ones.

 

While you're at it, coax maximum flavor out of your spices right before adding

them to your recipe by toasting them in a saute pan over medium heat until

fragrant.

 

* Don't Go Hungry. Gritting your teeth while hunger pangs gnaw is a good way to

fail at a new eating plan. It's okay to eat between meals as long as you account

for your snacks in your total daily intake.

 

Vegetables, whole grain crackers, or baked tortilla chips with bean dip, hummus

or salsa will satisfy you with filling fiber and gratifying crunch.

 

 

Air-popped popcorn sprinkled with your favorite spice mixture or powdered salad

dressing mix is anything but boring.

 

Keep a variety of frozen fruit on hand so you can whip up a smoothie anytime:

throw the fruit into the blender with some yogurt, milk, silken tofu and/or

fruit juice.

 

Flavor it with drizzle of honey or chocolate syrup, or a sprinkle of cinnamon or

vanilla extract.

 

* Nutrition is for Everyone. Nobody is too young to eat healthfully.

 

 

Children do need more fat than adults to ensure healthy physical development,

but nobody needs junk food.

 

You'll also be doing yourself a favor by removing the constant temptation of the

cookies, chips, ice cream, and packaged snacks you might keep around " for the

kids. "

 

Don't let the family think of it as deprivation--think of it as expanding your

horizons.

 

Get everyone excited about the adventures to be had in

discovering new ingredients, snacks and dishes.

 

Resolve to try a new fruit, vegetable or spice every week!

 

 

 

 

 

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My Special Thought To You:

Success Is Getting What You Want--Happiness Is Liking What You Get!