Nutrition
Our bodies need energy—and we get that energy from all the foods and beverages we consume each day. Your family will thrive and enjoy a healthy active lifestyle that can include all foods—especially when you learn more about variety, balance and moderation.
ABCs of Good Nutrition
If you can follow these three easy steps, you'll be on your way to living a healthier lifestyle.
Aim for Fitness
- 1Aim for a healthy weight.
- 2 Be physically active each day.
Build a Healthy Base
- 1Let the Pyramid guide your food choices.
- 2Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains.
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20 Ways to Better Health
It takes more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away -- but these ideas are as easy as pie.
Here are 20 habits that require only a few minutes each, and will keep you on the road to good health when you've got more desire than time.
1. Fight cancer with broccoli sprouts.
Sprouts are the richest source of sulforaphane, a highly potent antioxidant. In a Johns Hopkins University study, sulforaphane reduced by 60 percent the number of rats who developed mammary cancer after being exposed to carcinogens.
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Cool Tips for Parents
There are lots of ways you can make mealtime special and make the most of time in the kitchen with your child.
For example:
- 1Involve your child in planning family meals and talk about the importance of eating balanced meals.
- 2Ask your child to help you prepare family meals. He or she can read the recipe instructions and measure and mix ingredients, prepare baking pans, etc.
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Together Counts
Being active and healthy together as a family can help you achieve energy balance. Tell us what your family is doing and hear from others. Join the conversation on Facebook.
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