Think Choices!
Do you grab an apple or a cookie late in the afternoon? Do your kids choose a cola drink or low fat milk, when given the choice? Is a boiled egg part of your family’s breakfast in addition to sweetened cereal? Good nutrition balance means opting for really healthy food choices along with those that are not quite so healthy. Read on for everyday examples.
Think Balance!
Breakfast Balance: Boiled egg + apple + donut + 1% milk or coffee
Lunch Balance: Cheeseburger + tossed salad, light dressing + orange + water
Dinner Balance: Baked skinless chicken + whole grain brown rice + steamed green beans + apple pie
Think Good Example!
Your ‘balanced example’ is a powerful, unspoken message to friends and family. Choosing a whole grain cookie, as shown at the left, allows a chocolate indulgence every once in a while. Choosing a piece of fresh fruit for dessert works very well, too. Show those you care about the most that good nutrition balance can be, and is, part of the enjoyment of a meal or snack. Your actions speak louder than your words.
Make a Plan for Balance!
Good nutrition is a balancing act that everyone can manage with desire, positive thinking and an action plan. Easy to use menus and recipes can give you the know-how to make it happen in your household, for you and your family.
How will you balance good nutrition this week?