Nutrition

Eating away from home

Most healthy habits are broken by improper food selection when eating away from home. There are three main nutrients the body needs to receive the proper fuel to function daily: carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Meal Planning for One

The most effective way to track what you are eating is to prep all your meals. This method allows you to accurately measure exactly what you are putting into your body, and saves you the added stress of having to cook small meals through out the week.

Special Olympics VA: Building a Healthy Meal

The definition of a healthy meal is a balanced meal that includes greens, grains, dairy, and sometimes meat. Daily meals should be split up into breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacking in between meals is welcome, as long as the snacks are a healthy alternatives to junk food.