What better way to start the new year than by adopting some healthy habits? Here are some easy ideas:
- Eat breakfast. Include at least 3 food groups from MyPlate in your breakfasts.
- Make half your plate fruits and veggies. Fruits and veggies add color to your plate plus vitamins and minerals.
- Be active. Take a daily walk around the block or walk around your house. Look for other activities in your community that you could take part in.
- Fix healthy snacks. Try low fat cheese and whole wheat crackers or low-fat yogurt with fruit.
- Get to know food labels. Look at food labels on items before you buy them. Choose foods with a whole grain as the first ingredient. Also look for foods high in fiber and low in sodium and fat.
- Follow food safety guidelines. Make sure not to cross contaminate between raw meats and vegetables.
- Get cooking. Try out some new recipes.
- Drink more water! Have a water bottle at your side so you remember to drink more water throughout the day.
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