Meals Matter
Meals Matter
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The Meals Matter Blog offers advice and tips on using a positive and realistic approach for meal planning, healthy eating, feeding families and fitness. Posts are written by registered dietitians, staff and guest bloggers of the Dairy Council of California.
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During the month of September, the non-profit organization America on the Move (AOM), held a month long celebration promoting the small change approach to a healthier lifestyle among individuals, families and communities. Jumpstart your fall routine and prepare for the fast approaching holiday season by using the same principals promoted by AOM. Small changes can lead you to big results that are long-lasting and life-changing!
America on the Move’s awareness campaign offers free online resources. Sign up for a free account to and gain access to free web-based programs, resources, and tools that include:
- Active Living Tools- Step Counter, Daily Activity Log, Activity Conversion Chart, Daily Tips
- Healthy Eating Tools- Healthy Recipes, Weekly Chef Videos, Healthy Food Alternatives
- Tips to help you ‘Move More’ – take 2,000 additional steps each day (around 1 mile) using “100 Ways to Add 2,000 Steps”
- Ways to ‘Bring it Home’ – Adapt your home to reinforce your family’s active, health lifestyle by using“100 Ways to Surround Your Family with Success”
As always, Meals Matter is here to help you with these small changes by providing meal planning tools, recipes, and nutritional and healthy living articles. Assess your current eating habits and set personalized goals that are tailored to your individual lifestyle. Use the
MyFitness Planner and
Personal Nutrition Planner to jumpstart your nutrition and fitness goals today!
Use this small step to get you started:Try walking for 15 minutes each day! Utilize your lunch break and walk with colleagues or try taking a walk with a neighbor or a friend in the evening. Better yet, take a walk with your children to help them learn that being active is a family affair. These steps add up to big benefits over time!