Tip of the Day..:)

Go on, eat your fries.

Try baked sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. Find the recipe here https://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips/sample-menus-recipes/SalmonBurgers.pdf.

 

Yesterday's Tip..:)

7 - More Holiday Recipes from MyPlate!

Check out the latest MyPlate Holiday Makeover recipe - “Julie’s Cranberry Chutney.” Learn more in our blog, “MyPlate Holiday Makeover – Week 5.”

Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to find our latest holiday resources to help you celebrate the season.  For updates and featured holiday recipes, “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

6 - Use Food Tracker to see how your food choices compare to your recommended calories and food group targets! Start today. https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/foodtracker.aspx

 

5 - Need a quick pick-me-up? Find out what’s in healthy, low-calorie convenience foods using #Food-A-Pedia Try a single-serving container of applesauce or yogurt (fat-free or low-fat) or a pre-packaged container of fruit. Use Food-A-Pedia shows you what’s in other healthy, low-calorie convenience foods! https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/foodapedia.aspx

 

4 - Find the amount calories in your serving of a recipe

Find out the nutrients and calories in your personal recipes using My Recipe. Find out how much 1 portion contributes to your daily calories. Need to reduce your portion size? Find out! My Recipe - https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/MyRecipe.aspx

 

3 - Enjoy ‘some’ dessert!

A little goes a long way. How much of your favorite dessert did you really eat? When it comes to sweets, don’t deny yourself a treat, just keep it small.. A little bit of your favorite treat can go a long way when you use smaller bowls and plates, share a candy bar, or split a large cupcake. Keep treats out of sight and in higher places to avoid the temptation of eating too many. Keep track of how much you eat with #SuperTracker’s #My Journal. My Journal - https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/JournalPost.aspx

 

2 - What foods you need to eat? How much should you eat?

Do you know what FOODS you NEED to eat? SuperTracker’s My Plan shows you what foods & how much, with personalized daily targets. Find out the calories you need to eat compared to what you eat. https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/myplan.aspx

 

1 - Think lean when it comes to meats

Go big on flavour with lean burgers and steaks. Lower the fat by adding mushrooms to lean ground meat. Broil flank or skirt steak. https://myplate.gov/food-groups/downloads/TenTips/DGTipsheet7BuildAHealthyMeal.pdf