February 25, 2016

March is National Nutrition Month!

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with the Living Whole Wellness Program by trying some fresh-tasting recipes that are low in sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol. 

The Living Whole Wellness Program is pleased to provide you and your family with a series of recipes that meet the Living Whole criteria for healthy eating. To access the recipes, click here.

Here are some tips to kick-start eating right for National Nutrition Month

  • Choose locally grown vegetables and fruits whenever you can. Aim for a variety of colors.
  • Trade in white rice for whole grains such as barley, quinoa and brown rice.
  • Rely on foods that contain healthy protein such as tofu, and a variety of beans and nuts.
  • Good choices of liquid vegetable oils include canola, sunflower and olive oil.
  • Stock your kitchen with high-quality basics including extra virgin olive oil, fresh and dried herbs, and a variety of unsalted nuts such as walnuts, almonds and pistachios in order to enhance recipes with flavor. 
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