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Eating Right

father helps son prepare a saladRecommended reading

  • Find Out About Folic Acid * +
     2-page fact sheet with recipes explains why seniors need folic acid and identifies sources.

  • Focus on Fiber * +
    2-page fact sheet suggests 14 ways for seniors to boost fiber. Discusses types of fiber, includes recipes.

  • Sodium Content of Your Food * +
    Many people keep their blood pressure at safe levels by eating less salt. This 19-page booklet lists the sodium content of common foods and portions in 15 easy-to-read pages. Also explains how sodium appears on food labeling and offers suggestions for decreasing salt intake.

  • Teen Vegetarians * + fact sheet series
    Are vegetarian diets nutritious? This series of three fact sheets addresses issues of concern to both parents and teens. Includes "Facts for Parents," "Facts for Teens," and "Recipes." 10 pages in all.

  • Thrifty Meals for Small Families * + fact sheet series
    5 fact sheets to help small families stretch their food dollars.

  • Vegetables for Health * + fact sheet series
    What comes in all shapes, colors, and sizes, and can help prevent cancer, heart disease, and obesity? Vegetables! This 2-page fact sheet introduces our 25-part series.

* free online version available
 + published by University of Maine Cooperative Extension
 

Living Well Quick Tip
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Balancing Calories
If you gained a few unwanted pounds, a small lifestyle shift can correct that trend painlessly. Find ways to move a bit more and eat a bit less every day. Try marching in place when you brush your teeth or dancing during TV commercials, and use less butter, sauce, or salad dressing. You’ll soon see and feel lasting results!
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Healthy Eating
The foods we eat provide fuel and nutrients to achieve our full potential. By including colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods, and lean meat and beans in our diet, we get more nutrients per calorie. Making small changes like adding fresh veggies to a sandwich at lunchtime, helps create a positive habit.
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