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March is National Nutrition Month®! It’s a great time to focus on more mindful eating and healthy habits like exercise. Plan meals around nutrient-dense foods like grain foods, both whole and enriched. Grain foods are versatile, economical, pair well with other healthy foods & taste great! #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
US bakers are proud to use US grown wheat to make the bread, crackers, buns & other baked goods available at your local grocery store. Bakers work closely with wheat growers and millers to ensure the best quality product from farm to fork. #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains @wheatworld @NAMAmillers
Different baked goods need different wheat varieties to get the best possible finished product. Hard red & hard white wheat are best for yeast breads. Soft wheat is best used in cakes, pastries, & other baked goods, as well as crackers & cereal. #NationalNutritionMonth® @WheatFoods #getgrains
@GrainFoodsFoundation: Grain foods have similar nutrient density as milk/dairy. Per serving, grain foods provide 12% daily value (DV) of protein compared to 13% from dairy; 17% DV vitamin B2 for grains vs 18% for dairy), & while milk/dairy is an excellent source of calcium (30% DV, grain foods are a good source (13% DV). #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
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Throughout March, celebrate #NationalNutritionMonth® by going Beyond the Table! Dive into the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, explore the various ways and places we eat, and learn about the great work RDNs and NDTRs do: http://sm.eatright.org/NNM
March is #NationalNutritionMonth®! Get involved with these 50 ideas on how to celebrate at your office, at home or at school: https://sm.eatright.org/nnm50ideas
Wherever you go and whatever you eat, focus on the environment during #NationalNutritionMonth® and beyond! Discover the meaning behind sustainability labels on restaurant menus: http://sm.eatright.org/sustainabilitylabels
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March is National Nutrition Month®! It’s a great time to focus on more mindful eating and healthy habits like exercise. Plan meals around nutrient-dense foods like grain foods, both whole and enriched. #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
US bakers partner with wheat growers & millers to foster sustainability across the supply chain, rom the planting of the first wheat kernel to the delicious breads & other grain foods in your local grocery store. #NationalNutritionMonth® @wheatworld @NAMAmillers #getgrains
Looking for budget-friendly foods that pack a nutritional punch? Think bread, enriched &whole grain which provide nutrients of concern identified by US Dietary Guidelines, like B vitamins, iron, zinc, magnesium, & calcium. #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
It’s easy to save $ on your food bill with grain foods like bread, enriched or whole grain. Stock up at your local grocery store and freeze unused loaves – then thaw as needed. #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
What food is versatile, economical, quick & easy, & loved by the whole family? Grain foods, like bread, rolls, crackers or tortillas. Serve healthy sandwiches for meals using lean meats, low-fat cheeses, & your favorite veggies/fruits. #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
Experts advise 150 minutes of physical activity/week. Choose complex carbs like grain foods to fuel your fitness. Besides carbohydrate energy, grains provide other key nutrients like fiber, iron, zinc, magnesium B vitamins & protein. #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
@GrainFoodsFoundation: Grain foods provide fuel for your workout & are great post-exercise snacks. Enjoy grain foods like bread or crackers with protein 30 minutes after a work-out to help replenish energy & stimulate muscle growth & repair. #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
March is National Nutrition Month®. Let’s all work to ensure everyone in our community has access to healthy, nutritious food. Donate your time or money to a local food bank, or pick up extra groceries for a neighbor in need. #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
Dietary Guidelines: Whole grains are one of three foods essential to the daily plate. Get your 3 servings/day by pairing with flavorful fruit & veggies. Think whole grain muffin and berries or whole wheat tortillas with peppers, tomatoes & salsa #NationalNutritionMonth® @MyPlate
Look to grains for nutritious meals even when food prices are high. Healthy grains like bread, buns or tortillas offer lots of creative, budget-friendly meal options to stretch your food dollars. For recipe ideas, check out MyPlate.gov. #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
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Make mealtime easy by serving healthy sandwiches using enriched or whole grain bread, pitas or tortillas. Here’s a peachy twist on traditional chicken salad. http://tinyurl.com/5ejsnjum @MyPlate.gov #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
Calling all vegetarians – here’s a tasty tofu salad that’s budget-friendly, too. Serve on enriched or whole grain bread to ramp up your nutrient density. http://tinyurl.com/bde5n3wd @MyPlate.gove #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
If you haven’t thought of using parsnips for soup, think again. This budget-friendly veggie makes a hearty, healthy soup the family will love. Serve with crackers or rolls to round out the meal. http://tinyurl.com/5n892555 @MyPlate.gove #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
Here’s an easy dish that will help you get your daily veggie quotient -- Broccoli and Corn Bake. Serve with slices of whole grain or enriched bread or rolls for a healthy meal. http://tinyurl.com/ytc8a4ay @MyPlate.gov #NationalNutritionMonth® #getgrains
