Mission's Food Journal

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World's Healthiest Foods Are Whole Foods

Guidlines for Healthy Food at Meetings

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Eat Smart Move More Recipes – Provided by NC Dept. of Health and Human Services

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Click here for the USDA Food & Nutrition Center information and recipes.

The American Heart Association offers these tips for healthy eating:

• Eat only as many calories as you burn.
• Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
• Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit.
• Choose whole grains.
• Eat fish twice a week.
• Avoid nutrient-poor foods.
• Limit the amount of cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fat you eat.
• Choose lean means and poultry without the skin; prepare them without added saturated and trans fats.
• Select fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
• Eat fewer foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
• Eat fewer foods high in dietary cholesterol.
• Cut back on beverages with added sugars.
• Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt.
• Drink only in moderation.
• Choose low-fat, low-salt meals when dining out.
• Read the nutrition labels and ingredient lists before buying your food.

Fruits & Veggies Tip Sheets
Brought to you by NC Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Coalition, NC Dept. of Health and Human Services | NC Division of Public Health

5 Points to Remember
Five points about eating five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

Can I Cook Nutrients Away?
The method of cooking can affect the nutritional value of food…but it depends on which nutrients you are talking about.

A Fast Way to 5 A Day
Tips for eating healthy when you eat out at fast food restaurants.

Shopping Smarts
Tips on purchasing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Color Me Healthy Deluxe Cookbook!
Complete Recipes brought to you by NC Division of Public Health.

Weight Watchers Cookbooks can be purchased here.