Overview
Research has shown that good nutrition lowers people's
risk for many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart
disease, and stroke. The Winner's Circle Healthy
Eating Project is taking the approach to provide consumer
knowledge of nutritional content as a key component for
informed decision making.
Winner's Circle Foods and meals focus on:
- Grains
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Dried Beans
- Calcium-Rich Foods
WINNER'S CIRCLE...Where
Nutritious Meets Delicious Eating a
varied diet including grains, beans, fruits,
vegetables, and calcium-rich foods that are limited
in fat and sodium may reduce your risk of:
- Obesity
- Bone Loss
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- Stroke
- Some Types of Cancers
- Heart Disease
Balance Your Plate
Making healthy food choices and cutting down on the
amount of food you eat will help manage your weight and
prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Choose foods that are lower
in fat. Try a new fruit or vegetable each week.
Make sure you always have a healthy snack with you in case
you get hungry.
Choose fresh fruit, nuts, grains and vegetables for a
healthier you.
- Dried apricots
- Vegetable salad
- Pinto Beans
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- Brown Rice
- Nuts
- Whole wheat pasta
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For individual meal plans and tips for healthy eating,
visit mypyramid.gov.
Project Partners
Internet Web Links
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