SLCDA nutrition programs would not exist without our very important partners: Michigan Department of Community Health, Ingham County Health Department, and Michigan Nutrition Network.

Mchigan State University Extension is a great resource for improving family health on a budget.  Check out these tips for incorporating more fruits and vegetables in your family meals.  The page includes recipes, a healthy grocery list, and a handout on how to prepare cheap and healthy meals.  

MyPlate

Easy points to remember with MyPlate: 

Balancing Calories:

• Enjoy your food, but eat less. 
•  Avoid oversized portions.

Foods to Increase:

• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
• Make at least half your grains whole grains.
• Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.

Foods to Reduce:

• Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread and frozen meals- and choose the foods with lower numbers.
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

MyPyramid