Today's "Good Health Minute"

Thursday, March 11th

…. and March is National Nutrition month.

Many Americans already know the health benefits of eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day, but only 20 to 30 percent are actually doing it.    

• Make fruits and vegetables half your plate. Question: what’s low in calories, full of essential nutrients and can help reduce your risk for chronic disease? Fruits and vegetables!

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  If you know you’re eating fast food or may not have a vegetable available at work- grab a fruit or carrots from home and bring it with you for later during the day. Have it in place of a high fat item like French fries.
   

• Shake things up by enjoying a variety of colors when choosing fruits and vegetables to stay healthy and fit. Your body will thank you.

For more information, log on to www.mypyramid.gov or call our Nutrition Center at 401-8450.

The "Good Health Minute" is a public service designed to offer health information. It is not intended to replace the advice/care of a physician. As with any health information you may receive, always consult
your physician to determine the best plan of care for you.