March is National Nutrition Month!

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March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s focus is to enjoy the different flavors of the world – Celebrate a World of Flavors. Trying different recipes and foods from various cultures can open a variety of options, making it easier to plan meals that are nutritious, well-balanced, and flavorful. When trying new flavors and foods from different cultures, it is also important to remember to choose a variety of foods from the different food groups (check out myplate.gov for a detailed description of what your plate should look like every meal).

Here are a few different ways to “Celebrate a World of Flavors” when planning your meals and snacks.

Vary Your Breakfast

  • Besan cheela – savory pancakes (made with chickpea flour and vegetables)
  • Congee (rice porridge, often served with fish, chicken, peanuts, or eggs)
  • Scrambled egg with tomato, onion, and peppers in a corn tortilla

Healthy Lunch or Dinner Recipes

  • Da pan ji (chicken stew with potatoes, ginger, and garlic) served over whole grain noodles
  • Chicken adobo (chicken marinated in soy sauce and vinegar) with brown rice and cucumber relish
  • Fish tacos with avocados and salsa, sauteed chard and pineapple

Healthier Snacks

  • Roasted chickpeas
  • Fresh fruit and Greek yogurt
  • Raw veggies dipped in guacamole or hummus

Sources:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics staff registered dietitian nutritionists. “Celebrate a World of Flavors.” Eat Right, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2022, https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month/toolkit.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics staff registered dietitian nutritionists. “Personalizing Your Plate To Include Foods from Other Cultures – Asian Indian Cuisine.” Eat Right, 2022, https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month/toolkit.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics staff registered dietitian nutritionists. “Personalizing Your Plate To Include Foods from Other Cultures – Chinese Cuisine.” Eat Right, 2022, https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month/toolkit.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics staff registered dietitian nutritionists. “Personalizing Your Plate To Include Foods from Other Cultures – Latin American.” Eat Right, 2022, https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month/toolkit.

About the Author:

Alex Henderson’s passion for health and wellness developed after spending countless hours on the tennis court growing up. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Movement and Sport Sciences from Purdue University and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of San Francisco. In addition to being a certified personal trainer, Alex has five years of experience teaching corporate fitness classes in circuit training and HIIT. Alex thrives on personally connecting with her clients and making physical exercise an enjoyable aspect of their lives while also helping them realize how beneficial being active is for their mind, body, and soul. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, and playing with her dog Maple.

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