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How to eat smart during National Nutrition Month BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER INTERIM EDITOR
In a culture that’s always on the go, it can be difficult to make time to focus on nutrition. Occasional indulgent choices sometimes become consistent bad habits, but once in a while, it helps to reevaluate and make an intentional effort to choose healthier food. National Nutrition Month, which takes place in March, was created in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage the public to make informed food choices and develop healthy lifestyle habits. Kelly Kunkel, a health education specialist with the University of Minnesota Extension, gave a few tips on how to focus more on nutrition this month. To start, increasing fruits, vegetables and whole grains are all beneficial ways to improve diet. “Another thing you often forget about is that with sugar-sweetened beverages, those calories really add up over time. You get an endless amount of pop at restaurant, and the beverage you drink is sometimes higher in sugar and calories than the meal you eat,” Kunkel said. She also recommended eating at home. “When you know what’s going into the food, it can be a lot healthier,” she said. “We used to really focus on the meat being the centerpiece, but you can have whole grains or plant-based products as a focus instead, and have meat more as an accompaniment.” Many Minnesotans grew up learning that the food pyramid was the best way to balance your daily foods and nutrients. These days, recommendations look a little different. MyPlate is the name of the new model recommended by the U.S. Department of
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The sweetest season: Local nature centers invite public to learn about maple syrup SEE MAPLE SYRUP, PAGE 12
Street improvements planned in Lexington LEXINGTON — A street improvement project will be underway on Dunlap Avenue between Restwood Road and Flowerfield Road this summer A recent public hearing allowed citizens to comment on the upcoming restoration project. Several residents of the area spoke about their concerns, specifically about the longevity of the repairs and the wear and tear from heavy vehicles traveling down the street. An assessment by MSA Professional Services found that the roadway has cracks, patch-
ing and potholes that indicate structural pavement distress. The damage is becoming more pronounced as the roadway ages, but it is not in such bad condition that total reconstruction is needed. MSA recommends patching a few areas around sanitary manholes and catch basins before milling the roadway 1.5 inches and paving with a bituminous surface. The total project cost is estimated at $115,000. Property owners who will benefit from the project are responsible for paying 30 percent of that cost, while the city
is responsible for the rest. The improvements will cost a little less than $14 per foot on average; the owner of an 80-foot lot would be responsible for $1,100 in assessments. The city will see specific plans for the project and set a bid date at its upcoming meeting. The project is expected to be completed over the summer. The Lexington City Council will next meet 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Lexington City Hall.
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