NUTRITION

Do you want to start fresh and create goals for the New Year focusing on being healthy? Nutrition is a great way to begin a healthy journey along with the physical activity To be healthy plus have a balanced diet we need to eat healthy foods and drink water

Some Healthy Alternatives :

Banana chips instead of hot Cheetos

Whole grain bread instead of white bread

Homemade smoothies instead of milkshakes

Water instead of sugary drinks

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU

Sugary drinks are the #1 cause of weight gain. Research shows that getting sugar in liquid form is much worse than getting it from solid food This is why high-sugar beverages like soda are among the worst things you can put into your body Believe it or not, sugary drinks are highly marketed, especially in our low-income neighborhoods Sugary drinks are everywhere because it is marketed on our cellphones, TVs, and especially in our communities Not all neighborhoods look the same, low-income neighborhoods generally have MORE unhealthy options because companies attack our most vulnerable populations When we are stressed, tired, or don’t want to cook at all, it is easy to buy unhealthy food right around the corner