Top 5 Tasty Tips:How To Eat Better This

Year

Top 5 Tasty Tips - Overview

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Top 5 Tasty Tips

How to be successful with healthy eating strategies:

• Small changes = big results• Work on each tip for at least 2 weeks

HABIT

#1 – Wake Up Right

• Eat breakfast!• Breakfast benefits• Protein in the morning• Tips for Skippers/Haters• Tips for On The Go

#2 – Plan Ahead

• Menu planning is key• Start with a weekly outlook• Tools for menu planning

#2 Continued – Plan Ahead with MyPlate

• Portion your plate–MyPlate– Fill ½ plate with fruits & veggies• Vehicle foods

– www.choosemyplate.gov

#3 – Snack Smarts

• Snacking is good!• Why it’s important• Balance your

snack

#3 Continued – Snack Smarts

• Plan ahead• Savvy snack ideas– Pack your own - always best choice!– Vending machine– On the road

#4 – Stock a Healthy Kitchen

• Pantry staples:– Grains/pasta– Fats– Canned & jarred goods– Condiments/baking goods

#4 Continued - Stock a Healthy Kitchen

• Refrigerator/Freezer staples:– Lean protein– Low fat dairy– Fruits & veggies– Grains– Condiments

#4 Continued – Stock a Healthy Kitchen

• Healthy substitutions– Sodium– Sugar– Fat

#5 – Ditch the Word “Diet”

• What do you think of when you hear the word “diet”?

• Dictionary definition of diet• Beware of fad diets• Losing weight doesn’t mean the diet is successful

Top 5 Tasty Tips - Recap

1. Wake Up Right2. Plan Ahead3. Snack Smarts4. Stock a Healthy Kitchen5. Ditch the Word “Diet”

Resources• cabotcheese.coop– Healthy Meal Planners– Greek Yogurt Substitution Chart– Recipes and Pairings,

and more!

• choosemyplate.gov• eatright.org• mealsmatter.com

Q&A

• Questions?• Contact information ?