Thursday, March 22, 2012

Health and Nutrition Tips for March 2012


FOOD IS A SOURCE OF PLEASURE AND GOOD TASTE
The taste of foods adds pleasure to eating—especially if you eat a greater variety of foods and learn to include your favorites in an overall healthful eating style.

STAYING FIT MEANS YOU HAVE A BETTR CHANCE FOR HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE AND PERHAPS A LONFER ONE TOO.

When you are fit, you:
·         Improve your mood, reduce your stress and increase your energy
·         Reduce your risk for heart disease, cancer and diabetes
·         Can look and feel better
·         Have the physical strength and endurance to do the things you want to do

WHAT TO DO

For 2012, the theme for National Nutrition Month is “ Get your plate in shape”, spotlighting the plate nutrition guidelines.  The following is a list of tips that will help you with your choices:
·         Fill your plate with fruits and vegetable at every meal
·         Switch to whole-grain versions of pasta, breads and cereals; serve brown rice instead of white (grains should make up about a quarter of your plate).
·         Choose low-fat or fat free milk
·         Aim for a variety of your protein servings (also about a quarter of your plate). Try a new fish or legume dish.

CONTACT YUCCA HEALTHCARE CENTER AT 575-736-2533 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR NEW AND EXCITING CENTER FOR MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS