National Nutrition Month is Coming Soon

Have you ever heard the saying you are what you eat? Imagine yourself eating a cheeseburger with French fires and a soda. You can taste the trifecta of sugar, salt, and fat in each bite. As you enjoy your meal you feel uplifted, slightly energized and full quickly. Now about 20 minutes later you feel tired, bloated, constipated and craving more food.

Some of you may be thinking that a cheeseburger and fries is a well-balanced meal. It has grains, protein, and vegetables. The ingredients and method of cooking the cheeseburger make it unhealthy. The buns are filled with simple carbohydrates that quickly break down into sugar and can spike insulin levels. High sodium levels in the fries dehydrate your cells, which causes your body to hold onto extra fluid, leading to bloating. Soda contains high fructose corn syrup and fructose is metabolized by the liver. This turns the sugar directly into fat — just like alcohol.

If you find yourself eating more fast food and unhealthy meals, then it’s time to make a change. Learn how to create a healthy plate and understand the differences between carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Join the March Nutrition Month Workshop!