Make eating together at home a positive experience
It’s easier than you think to start eating healthy! Small changes can make a big difference to your health. Whether it is homemade or takeout, eating more meals at home is a new routine for many families. Keep the stress down by making mealtime fun.
GET THE FAMILY INVOLVED
TRY A NEW RECIPE
RECONNECT WITH THE FAMILY
Resources To Help You Make Healthy Choices
Find Healthy Recipes:
- American Diabetes Association – Diabetes Food Hub with diabetes-friendly recipes, tips and tricks
- American Heart Association – Healthy recipes and cooking skills videos
- EatRight.org – Find recipes that focus on healthful ingredients that offer nutrition and variety, developed by registered dietitian nutritionists
- MyPlate Kitchen – Search for recipes by nutrition focus, cooking equipment, total cost, and more
- Spend Smart. Eat Smart. – Recipes, tips, and videos from ISU Extension and Outreach to help you eat healthy, save money, and stretch your food budget
Tips and Tricks:
- 10 Tips for Healthy, Homemade Meals and Snacks from Cans Get You Cooking
- Are Canned Foods Nutritious for My Family? from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Be Salt Smart from USDA My Plate
- Can Diet Help with Inflammation? from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Flavoring Foods Without Salt from Cleveland Clinic
- Food Safety at Home from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Fresh, Canned, Dried or Frozen: Get the Most from Your Fruits and Vegetables from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Frozen Foods: Convenient and Nutritious from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Healthier Meals and Snacks from CDC
- Healthy Snacking from American Heart Association
- How Much Water Do You Need? from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Menu Planning Tips from ISU Extension and Outreach
- Teaching Kids to Cook from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Tips for Cutting Down on Sugar from American Heart Association
Apps:
- Spend Smart. Eat Smart. app – save money on groceries, find recipes, and helpful tips
- Start Simple with MyPlate app – pick simple daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges along the way
Local Resources:
- Henry County Health Center – Diabetes Education Center – 319-385-3141