Supporting Family Health with Good Nutrition During COVID-19
Here’ are tips for creating healthy recipes using items you may already have at home. by Dianne Staso, MS, R.D., Beach Cities Health District Registered Dietitian COVID-19 has really changed the way we live and grocery shop. What remains the same however is our desire to keep our families healthy. Along with hand washing, getting enough sleep, controlling stress and incorporating exercise into our routines, we need a healthy diet to keep our immune system strong. This includes eating a variety of foods, such as fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, whole grains, healthy fats and protein. Here are some tips to ensure our families get the nutrients they need. Pre-planning As we spend more time at home, it’s important to maintain a routine with a balanced breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. This routine prevents us from going too long between meals, while helping prevent us from unhealthy snacking all day. A balanced diet includes a variety of foods which include protein, vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, dairy or non-dairy alternatives and healthy fats. A balanced meal contains 3-4 of these food groups: ideally half your plate fruits and vegetables, ¼ plate grains, ¼ plate protein…
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