Here we are, March 1, 2019. We are anticipating spring (although we're getting doused in snow this weekend) and looking forward to the sunny summer days when we can put our winter hybernating behind us.
I don't know about you, but when I think the warmer days, I think of being more active, which makes me think of exercise and good nutrition. What does good nutrion look like? We will explore this concept below, and throughout this month on the blog.
March is National Nutrition Month. Growing up, we always talked about the food groups. Here is a little more information on what they look like today.
I don't know about you, but when I think the warmer days, I think of being more active, which makes me think of exercise and good nutrition. What does good nutrion look like? We will explore this concept below, and throughout this month on the blog.
March is National Nutrition Month. Growing up, we always talked about the food groups. Here is a little more information on what they look like today.
 Grains | Grains are sourced from cereal grains like wheat, rye, barley etc., and are a good source of fiber, particularly when they are whole grains. Good sources include whole wheat, whole oats, brown rice, wild rice, buckwheat, bulgur, and quinoa |
| Vegetables come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They range from dark green veggies like kale and broccoli to other colors like potatoes, squash, carrots and more. Eating more colors means better balanced diets. |  Vegetables |
 Proteins | Proteins are sourced from a variety of foods including eggs, meats and beans (lima, black etc.). *Note: Beans can be categorized both as proteins and vegetables. Other proteins include nuts and lentils. |
| Dairy is an important source for vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, which we need for strong bones. Most adults don't get enough dairy. Good sources of dairy include milk, cheese and yogurt. |  Dairy |
 Fruits | Fruits, like vegetables come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, and like dairy, most adults don't get enough in their daily diet. Fruits range from citrus fruits like organges, to berries to skinned fruits like apples or pears. |
| Oils didn't use to be their own food group, but like many who are under-recognized, they have finally arrived. Olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil are high in Vitamin E and a good source for "good fats". |  Oils |
Well that's our little introductory tour and kick off for a month of nutrition blog posts. Get active and get healthy eating!
Oh, and stay safe this snowy weekend!
Oh, and stay safe this snowy weekend!
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