Nutrition

Welcome to Feeding South Florida’s Mess Hall

It’s no secret that the foods we eat affect us in many different ways. At Feeding South Florida we understand the importance of nutrition and would like to invite you to join us as we learn more about how to be healthy hunger heroes! These updates will keep you posted on what is happening at our Mess Hall and will also highlight resources were you can learn more about nutrition and staying healthy.

February 2012 Highlights

Eating Well On A Budget

Trying to stick to healthy eating habits when money is tight can be a challenge. However, it’s not impossible. The USDA’s ChooseMyPlate.gov has a wonderful list of resources to help families make the most of their food budget. The list includes a sample menu, tip sheets, a recipe finder and other helpful resources. We’ve included their link below along with a few other sites that provide practical advice. Hope you find them helpful!

• Healthy Eating on a Budget – ChooseMyPlage.gov
• Cheap and Healthy: 15 Nutritious Foods for About $2 - WebMD
• The FITNESS Dollar Menu: Budget-Friendly Groceries – fitnessmagazine.com
• Eating Healthy on a Budget – msnbc.com
• Budget-Friendly Healthy Meals – foodnetwork.com

CDC’s Fruit and Veggie of the Month

Click on the links for recipes and nutritional information!

Exotic Vegetables http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/exotic_vegetables.html

Star Fruit http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/star_fruit.html

 

How Can You Help Others Stay Healthy and Eat Right?

Don’t forget to go back to our home page to see how you can get involved in the fight against hunger! If you are a licensed nutritionist or registered dietician and want to get involved with Feeding South Florida’s Food and Nutrition Center please contact jdiaz@feedingsouthflorida.org

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