• BUILD A HEALTHY EATING STYLE

    Start Simple with MyPlate

    Start simple and take healthy eating one step at a time.

    Focus on whole fruits     apple

    Include fruit at breakfast! top whole-grain cereal with your favourite fruit, add berries to pancakes, or mix dried fruit into hot oatmeal.

    Vary your Veggies   vege

    Cook a variety of colorful veggies. Make extra vegetables and save some for later. Use them for a stew, soup, or a pasta dish.

    Vary your protein routine  protein

     Next taco night, try adding a new protein, like shrimp, bens, chicken, or beef. 

     

    Make half your grains whole grains  rice

    Add brown rice to your stir-fry dishes. Combine your favorite veggies and protein foods for a nutritious meal.

     

    Move to low-fat or fat free milk or yogurt  

    y   milk   p

    Enjoy a low-fat yogurt parfait for breakfast. Top with fruit and nuts to get in two more food groups.

     

    Drink and eat less sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars.

    Cook at home and read the ingredients to compare foods. l

     

    References

    United States Department of Agriculture. (2018). Start simple with my plate. Retrieved from https://www.choosemyplate.gov/start-simple-myplate

     

    Last updated 03/25/19