Great Taste!

The quinoa dish was easy and tasty.  Marnie asked me if a learned anything new from the class and I think for me it was really how easy it is to cook a good tasting, healthy meal.  We tend to eat the same things every week, so just make sure you are using good fresh ingredients, that are healthy and that you like, and your meals can be simple and taste good.   

These recommendation from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:  March is National Nutrition Month, and this year The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) encourages you to “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Each March, the Academy encourages Americans to return to the basics of healthy eating. This year's National Nutrition Month theme encourages consumers to ensure they are eating the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy each day. This year’s theme also builds on the USDA's MyPlate, which in June 2011 replaced MyPyramid as the government's primary food group symbol — the easy-to-understand visual cue that helps consumers adopt healthy eating habits consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPlate divides the plate into four sections: fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins, with a glass representing dairy products. MyPlate shows consumers how they can incorporate the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines into every meal. People should make sure half of their plate is fruits and vegetables, and half their grains are whole grains. They also should switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, limit their salt, and reduce their intake of solid fats and added sugars. To learn more about National Nutrition Month, go to http://www.eatright.org/nnm/.

If you are tracking your food you should be able to track these and ensure you are eating what is recommended at least during the remainder of the challenge. 

We have less than three weeks left so look at your 12 weeks goals and see how close you are or how you might have to step it up to reach them.  Finish strong! 

Mandy will be here this week talking about gardening and showing us some yoga moves so wear comfortable clothes.  On 3/15 we will be doing follow-up lab work and making collages  and on 3/22 we will repeat the fitness testing and wrap it up!  

Don't forget the Lunafest Fundraiser for the Haines Cancer Travel Fund on Friday night (3/9) at Harriett Hall.  Dinner, silent auction, and films for $15/advance tickets at the Babbling Book.