KTK-Nutrition

What are some easy ways to add some whole grains to your day especially in March as March is National Nutrition Month?   When I told my husband that March was National Nutrition Month, he said, “I plan to celebrate by having an extra banana and carrot.”    Very funny.   But he did suggest healthy choices.   You can also celebrate National Nutrition Month by adding some whole grains to your diet.   What are some health benefits of whole grains?   Do you have to give up chips to have healthier snacks?    I like chips and snacks and it isn’t hard to make some healthier choices.     1. Why are whole grains so good for our health? The Mayo Clinic writes , “Why whole grains are the healthier choice”.   They state if you want to eat healthier, you need to add some whole grains to your day.   A dietitian at the Mayo Clinic notes, “The healthiest bread option is something made with whole grains.   It needs to say who...

February was heart health month and March is National Nutrition Month, a campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.   Their theme this year is, “Put Your Best Fork Forward” meaning that each bite of food counts and even small changes in your diet can have big health benefits.   The overall theme of this nutrition/health blog has been small changes for a healthier you.   Recently, students in the nutrition class I teach wrote down everything they ate for 24 hours.   One student ate Frosted Flakes for breakfast.   I noted if they made just one change, switching to a General Mills cereal such as Cheerios or choosing oatmeal for breakfast, would be a huge change in their diet. Why?   By just switching to a healthier cereal, they would add a serving of whole grains, more fiber, and more nutrients to their day.   The student went to the grocery store, bought a new cereal, took a picture of the box and showed me the picture at the next class. Th...