Healthy Eating

Healthy eating should be a priority in your daily routine. Not only do you lower your risk of certain diseases with a better diet, you also increase your energy and productivity. Use our simple guidelines and your whole family can eat better.

Daily Dos:

• Eat more fruits and vegetables. Every meal should include a wealth of nutrient-rich fruits and veggies. They’re not only good for you but they taste great, too.
• Add more whole grains to your diet. Some examples include whole-wheat flour, oatmeal, corn, whole cornmeal, and brown rice. All of these make terrific side dishes to any meal.
• White meat, such as turkey, has many health benefits. Butterball® has a variety of protein-rich turkey products that are perfect on the grill, on the stove, or in the oven. Discover some of our Products that are approved by the American Heart Association.
• Portion size is important. Become more aware of how much you eat at each meal and pay attention to food labels, which offer valuable information about serving size, calories, and more. A good rule of thumb is that 3 ounces of meat is typically equal to the size of your palm or a deck of cards.
• Drink more water. Water helps keep your internal system running well. Drink several glasses of water each day and don’t forget that many of your favorite foods include water too, such as celery, tomatoes, oranges, and melons.
• Don’t skip breakfast. It’s important to get your body running at optimal speed right from the beginning of the day. What’s more, most people tend to overeat throughout the rest of the day if they skip breakfast. So treat your body right with a good breakfast each morning, and give it the healthy advantage it deserves.
• Get active. Make a commitment to get some form of exercise several days a week. Getting your body up and moving means great things for your heart, your organs, and your stress level.

Nutritious Holiday Alternatives:

• Instead of brushing your turkey with oil or butter, use a low-fat cooking spray before putting your turkey in the oven.
• Save your white bread for another time and make stuffing from whole-grain bread.
• Serve Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes instead of the ordinary kind by mashing fresh, cooked cauliflower with your potatoes. Want the inside scoop on how to make the dish? Visit Cauliflowers.com.
• Replace the butter and whole milk with chicken broth and garlic in your regular mashed potatoes or your Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes for a lower calorie version.
• Opt for baked sweet potatoes with a hint of cinnamon instead of brown sugar. Eliminate marshmallows and minimize sugar and butter for further calorie reduction. Use just a few mini-marshmallows as a garnish in the middle of the dish if you still want their traditional look.
• Don’t skip the pumpkin pie, but make it better for you by using evaporated low-fat milk and baking the pumpkin filling without a crust to keep the fat to a minimum.

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Other Great Resources:

• American Dietetic Association
• American Heart Association
• United States Department of Agriculture
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention