Go Further with Food | Pt. 2

Three topic areas for National Nutrition Month Go Further with Food are reduce food waste, shop local when able and meal prep and/or have a plan in mind. Our last post covered tips on how to Store Food Properly and Shopping Local. Now it is time to review Meal Prep and Planning to help with managing food and nutrient intake and save money. Recommendations for Going Further with Food comes straight from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Go Further with Food

Three topic areas for National Nutrition Month Go Further with Food are reduce food waste, shop local when able and meal prep and/or have a plan in mind. Due to the detailed information for each of these areas of focus, we will extend this discussion into multiple posts.

Fats and Oil

It is important to know that yes, oil is a fat, but not all fat is bad. The most popular oils are olive oil or extra-virgin olive oil, and canola oil. These oils are all comprised of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are considered the “good” fats. Monounsaturated and  polyunsaturated fats have been proven to lower our risk of heart disease and stroke by lowering our bad cholesterol levels and raising our good cholesterol levels. Good fats can be found in foods like eggs, avocados, nuts, and many more.