Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?
During these thirty-one days, the United States’ largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, encourages people to “learn about making informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits.”
You may have heard of food models that help show people what their serving sizes should look like from each of the basic food groups. Until 2011, MyPyramid, a triangle divided into six sections, representative of each main food group, was standard in the United States. MyPlate, the current food model, shows how each food group should be represented proportionally in each meal.
While models are useful, it can certainly be challenging to figure out how to reflect them in your own life. Dietary needs vary from person to person, and what people eat is largely individualized. Tools are certainly useful to guide people down a path that works for them.
The National Nutrition Month website supports people learning to make informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. It offers resources such as nutrition information, planning and prep tips, and greater understanding of how to fuel your body for the various activities you may tackle.
A barrier that many often face when trying to develop healthful eating habits is time. Preparing nutritious meals can be challenging, even when working from home. What’s more is washing up dishes after the fact. If you’re feeling strapped for time, here are a few delicious and nutritious recipes that you can make in 35 minutes or less!
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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole*
At 35 minutes, this vegetarian dinner takes the longest to prepare on our list, but it is certainly worth every second. Not only is this recipe delicious, but it’s family friendly and can be easily modified for more or fewer people. View Recipe→
Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats*
These versatile pizza boats are perfect when you’re craving some homemade pizza but don’t have time for the dough to rise. What’s more is that they suit a wide variety of taste buds with endless possibilities for toppings. View Recipe→
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta*
This mouthwatering dish tastes like a million bucks and can be prepared quickly! The recipe calls for kitchen essentials like flour, milk, and spaghetti. It also calls for fresh mushrooms, but if you don’t have any on hand, canned mushrooms offer the same nutritional content and can easily be stored in the pantry. View Recipe→
Easy One Pan Roasted Shrimp and Veggies
Sheet pan meals are a lifesaver when your to-do list is a mile long. This easy recipe has minimal cleanup and enables you to work on other tasks while it’s in the oven. It’s packed with nutrients and is ready in no time. View Recipe→
5 Ingredient Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells*
What has five ingredients, takes only 30 minutes and involves no chopping, no slicing, and no cutting? If you guessed this fabulous recipe, you’d be right! This vegetarian comfort food is packed with protein and is a perfect meal for the whole family. View Recipe→
20 Minute Chicken Stir Fry
This 20 Minute Chicken Stir Fry is a great way to load up your plate with veggies, fresh, as instructed, or frozen! It tastes incredible over a bed of brown rice or noodles ーyour choice! View Recipe→
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