March is National Nutritrion Month!

National Nutrition Month® is held annually in March and is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This month focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme for this year will be “Beyond the Table.”

“Beyond the Table” highlights the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, addresses the various ways and places we eat (both at home and on the go), and emphasizes sustainability efforts.

Here are 10 ways to support local food:

1.     Buy directly from a farmer.

2.     Eat at restaurants that use local food.

3.     Ask your local grocery store to sell more local products.

4.     Buy locally-made products at your grocery store.

5.     Plan meals around seasonal produce.

6.     Tell your friends about your favorite food producers.

7.     Grow your own produce.

8.     Tell local institutions to support local food.

9.     Become an advocate.

10.  Join your local Food Council.

Source: https://www.nclocalfoodcouncil.org/10-ways-to-support-local-food

Here are 6 tips to help you eat more sustainably:

1.     Eat more plants.

2.     Eat a variety of food.

3.     Waste less food.

4.     Moderate your intake of animal protein.

5.     Buy food that meets a credible certified standard.

6.     Eat fewer foods high in fat, salt, and sugar.

Source: https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/six-tips-help-you-eat-more-sustainably

Let's Get Movin'!

Spring Into Fitness!



Try a new fitness activity once per week, or bring back a childhood favorite with your own take! 

Try a new at home work out video, new style of yoga or stretching, or a new class at YMCA or local fitness facility.

Stick to familiar favorites like jumping rope, hula hooping, dance parties (guided dance/zumba videos),or playing tag with your kids/grandkids! 

This helps explore new options and keep fitness fresh!

Harvest of the Month

Benefits

Good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K, potassium, and antioxidants that are associated with health benefits such as weight loss, lower cholesterol levels, and improved eye health.

Kids Corner

SNAP provides monetary assistance to supplement the food budget for households that meet the financial and resource requirements.

Foods available under SNAP:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat, poultry, and fish
• Dairy products
• Breads and cereals
• Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
• Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat

For questions or assistance, call (336) 422-7758 or email fnsoutreach@secondharvestnwnc.org