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Healthy Eating

A healthy diet is essential for good health

Why is Eating Healthy So Important?

Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. Take small steps each week to improve your nutrition and move toward a healthier you.

Benefits of eating healthy:

  • May help you live longer
  • Keeps skin, teeth, and eyes healthy
  • Supports muscles
  • Boosts immunity
  • Strengthens bones
  • Lowers risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers
  • Supports healthy pregnancies and breastfeeding
  • Helps the digestive system function
  • Helps achieve and maintain a healthy weight

How Can You Eat Healthier?

5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count!

5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! is a nationally recognized and evidenced-based prevention framework to promote healthy habits. The 5 stands for 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables.

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Eating Healthy at Home

Making your own meals at home is a great way to control what is in your food and to find ways to incorporate more fruits, veggies, and whole grains. We have links to healthy recipe websites, tips to cut down on salt or sugar, and more.

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Find Local Produce

Local foods are fresher, more flavorful, and have more nutrients. From farmers markets to free produce donation baskets, we have a list of where you can find fresh produce in Henry County.

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Food Resources and Assistance Programs

Eating healthy can be hard if you’re worried about having enough food to eat overall. Having regular access to healthy food is essential for maintaining energy, building a strong immune system, and preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

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Do you have a home garden that produces more than you need? We have produce baskets around Henry County where you can leave your extra produce for others to enjoy!

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Healthy Henry County Communities is a countywide wellness coalition that works on many efforts to increase healthy eating and physical activity among our residents. Some of our members are already working in this area so we help to promote and support their efforts. We plan events like the annual Stride Into Summer Family Walk that brings families to East Lake Park. We collaborated on the list of where to be active in Henry County to emphasize all of the parks, green spaces, playground equipment and other free recreational opportunities. We work together on many different aspects of community wellness.

Healthy Henry County Communities meets the 1st Tuesday of each month from 1-2:30. Contact us if you are interested in learning more and participating!