Fuel for the Future: Celebrate National Nutrition Month® March 2023
It’s the 50th anniversary of National Nutrition Month®! If you have not celebrated before, this is the perfect time to start! National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign that was started in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
The theme for this year is “Fuel for the Future.” “Fuel for the Future” highlights the importance of fueling our bodies at every age and eating with the environment in mind. You can practice gratitude for your body by giving it the fuel it needs with sustainable foods!
Ways to Celebrate and Eat With the Environment in Mind
- Enjoy more plant-based meals and snacks
- Purchase foods with minimal packaging
- Buy foods in season and shop locally when possible
- Start a garden at home
- See a registered dietitian
- Plan your meals and snacks in advance
- See what food you have before purchasing more
- Eat a variety of foods from all food groups
- Eat foods in various forms including fresh, frozen, canned, and dried
- Avoid fad diets that promote unnecessary restrictions
- Practice gratitude for your body by giving it the fuel it needs
- Make tasty meals at home
- Learn cooking and meal preparation skills
- Create happy memories by eating with friends and family when possible
Learn more, help spread the message, and get involved at EatRight.org.
Source: EatRight.org
While We Are on the Subject of Nutrition… Find a Vitamin Regimen That Works for You This Month
The body requires a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to develop and function properly but there is no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to vitamins and supplements.
Simple things like dietary restrictions (no meat, no dairy) can make a big difference in what you’re already consuming versus what should take as a supplement. There are also lifestyle scenarios to consider—like future pregnancy, prescription medications you’re already taking, and then some. Our team would love to work with you to create a profile that makes sense for you that can be part of your everyday routine or only used when needed to satisfy occasional deficiencies. Learn more about vitamins and supplements here.