Article by Stacie Shuster, RD
“Put Your Best Fork Forward” was the theme for National Nutrition Month 2017; National Nutrition Month is observed annually for the month of March. This year’s motto serves as a reminder that each and every one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices. Making small changes over the course of National Nutrition Month® and onward, helps improve health now and into the future.
Simply being more conscious of what you are eating or feeding your family is a good place to start when trying to make lasting lifestyle changes. I hate the word ‘diet’ and I feel that it truly is important to fuel our bodies with food that will nourish it.
My saying is, “be prepared to succeed or be prepared to fail.” I try to plan ahead and make sure my refrigerator is filled with healthy foods.
