March is Nutrition Month - Focus on fruits and vegetables

The theme for National Nutrition Month 2010 is "Nutrition from the ground up." To improve your family's eating habits, the American Dietetic Association recommends starting with these basics:

• Focus on fruits and vegetables. "Add a serving each day to one meal and increase it every few weeks," says Toby Smithson, a registered dietitian and a spokesperson for the ADA.
  
• Eat locally when you can. Try a CSA or visit a farmer's market--which makes for a fun family outing, too; let kids pick out some new foods to try.
  
• Make calories count. If you're going to consume 200 calories, make sure you're getting some vitamins and nutrients out of the deal.
  
• Test your taste buds. Mix it up by adding new foods to your meals and snacks. "Try a fish you've never eaten before or find a new vegetable recipe," says Smithson." By testing yourself, you might find new healthy favorites to add to your regular grocery list."
  
• Treat yourself, healthfully. Eat when you're hungry. If you're craving something sweet, indulge; there are ways to do it without loading up on junk.

Source: Yahoo Health

March is Nutrition Month - Focus on fruits and vegetables