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Food and Nutrition Information
Cooking healthy is not difficult, it's all about getting started. This page will provide you with information and links to other website to help you become a healthier cook and more informed about the food choices you make. In addition to the following links, don't forget to check out the Austin Public Library. They have many wonderful cookbooks and other materials available for you.
Most experts suggest eating 4 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables daily. Our requirement is 5 servings made up of a combination of fruits and vegetables. You will earn 30 points each day you eat a combination of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. Below are several links to help you achieve that goal and better understand what a "serving" is.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SERVING IDEAS Don't know what a serving is or how you are going to get in 5 a day? Check out all the great information in this link. It's easier than you think.
Whole Grains and Why I Need Them This article from Mayo Clinic is great information on the importance of whole grains in our diet and how to incorporate them into your diet.
How to Get More Whole Grains In Your Diet: Easy ways to incorporate more whole grains into your diet from the Whole Grains Council
Cooking with Quinoa (Keen-wa): 15 recipes from Cookling Light
What Should My Plate Look Like: Visual helps on what a healthy plate looks like. Start Get Fit/Be Fit off by eating well.
January 2012 Healthy Bites Newsletter: Hy-Vee's monthly e-news with healthy tips and great recipes.
www.hy-vee.com Our local grocery store is home to a wonderful website. Not only will you find countless recipes, there is also tips on shopping, pantry stocking, menu planning and more. Plus Hy-Vee has an on staff dietician ready to help you make healthy grocery purchases. They recently updated their website: More recipes, More coupons, More ideas. Check it out today. Click on Health for lots of great information and Healthy Bites recipes.
Iowa Girl Eats: Read the blog about healthy eat/living and get some great recipes and tips too.
McDonalds Comparison Chart: See how McDonalds food compares to other items. You'll be surprised.
www.cookinglight.com This website offers great recipes, cooking tips, and healthy living advice. At United Way it is one of our favorite magazines. You can seriously make some good low fat, low calorie brownies from their recipes.
www.hungry-girl.com Check out this website for some ideas on healthy takes on junk food. Hungry Girl also has a TV show on the Cooking Channel, Saturday at 3:00pm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/NU99999 Many of us have dietary restrictions. Our world renown medical facility just to the east is a great resource for those who may be faced with the challenge of Diabetes, Celiac's Disease, No Salt diets and other dietary restrictions. It's just a good overall resource.
www.drweil.com Dr. Weil for years has been a proponent of eating food in it's purest forms. There are many benefits of organic, free range and all natural foods. This website provides recipes, healthy living advice, supplement information and more.
http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t-109-/knowledge.asp Recipe Tips offers free recipes as well as extensive tools & guides for cooking at home, as well as step-by-step directions for learning how to cook from fresh ingredients! Take a minute to check it out!
Kid Friendly Websites
Looking for a way to engage your children, grandchildren or favorite little person in healthy cooking? Check out the links below and start cooking.
www.kidshealth.org
www.healhty-kid-recipes.com
How To Count Your Calories
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