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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According to a new survey from Consumer Reports, nine out of 10 Americans believe they are consuming a diet that is at least “somewhat” healthy. However, another recent poll reported in USA Today showed that about two-thirds of people cannot accurately estimate how many calories they need.
Good health begins with knowledge. Use the free Personal Nutrition Planner on MealsMatter.org to determine your daily calorie needs. Then, build your healthy shopping list and fill your pantry with healthy choices from each of the food groups.
This week’s recipes feature healthy, seasonal selections and multiple food groups. Start with a featured family meal of French Country Beef Stew and Barley Bake with Kiwi-Lime Frozen Yogurt for dessert. Other recipes to enjoy throughout the week include Apple Salad, Broccoli-Cheese Quesadillas, Baked Acorn Squash with Quinoa and Cherries and Salmon Corn Chowder with Quick and Healthy Cornbread.
Register free at MealsMatter.org to add these and other recipes to your meal plan and shopping list. Be sure to follow @MealsMatter on Twitter by searching #NYNA for more healthy eating ideas, recipes and meal planning tips.
“Family Meals Matter” features recipes selected by registered dietitians from the thousands of user-contributed recipes available at our free online nutrition and meal-planning website, Meals Matter, sponsored by Dairy Council of California. Healthy Eating Made Easier™