Your Health Checklist: MyPlate
Your Health Checklist: MyPlateMyPlate is a nutrition tool to help you choose healthy foods at every meal. Follow this checklist to start creatinghealthier meals today!Do: Choose a variety of vegetables. Try adding tomatoes to your salad or mix veggies into dishes like omeletsor tacos to add extra vegetables to your meal. Do: Choose whole fruit. Fruit is filled with nutrients includingfiber, Vitamin C, and potassium, so keep a bowl of fruit in easy reach. Do: Make half of your plate fruits andvegetables to reduce your risk for some chronic diseases such as heart disease and stroke.Do: Make half of your grains whole. To eat more whole grains, substitute white rice for brown rice or try wholewheat pasta. Do: Add variety to your protein choices. Choose seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids such assalmon. Choose beans, peas, or soy products as a main dish like stir-fried tofu, split pea soup, or veggieburgers.Do: Choose low-fat or non-fat dairy to get the nutrients you need like calcium and Vitamin D. Eat fat-free orlow-fat yogurt with fruit on top.Do: Add regular physical activity to your daily routine. Take a walk, bike, take a yoga class, garden, or liftweights. The more you do, the greater the health benefits and the better you will feel.To make your choices healthier download the Start Simple with MyPlate app to set food goals and see yourprogress in real-time. Follow this checklist to create healthy meals for you and your family today.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.INT58226A EN YourHealthChecklistMyPlate.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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