Tip 1


Stress leads to carb cravings: Stress often leads to a craving for carbohydrates, because they boost serotonin, which has a calming effect. Choosing more complex carbohydrates, such as whole-grain products, beans and vegetables, can help you increase the nutritional content of your meals and snacks.



Tip 2


Eat small frequent meals: "Afternoon low" is often a result of poor meal timing or food choices. Space meals three to four hours apart and choose low-fat protein and complex carbohydrates for your meals

Tip 3

Make your calories count: If you snack at your desk, choose foods that are low in calories and high in nutrients. Instead of candy and chips, munch on apples and baby carrots. As we get older, and especially if we are physically inactive, we really can’t afford to eat foods that deliver a lot of calories but few nutrients.

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WELCOME to the Nutrition Services' Healthy Living...for life website. Our new site is dedicated to improving health and lifestyle habits for people of all ages. We will provide information about nutrition and physical activity, as well as Nutrition Services' events, activities and nutrition education workshops. Check in often to learn how you and your family can enjoy healthy living...for life!

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Learn about what is happening in nutrition in Alameda County, find a farmers market, and valuable links to much more information.

HEALTHY KIDS...for life!


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HEALTHY SENIORS...for life!


Check out our senior cookbook, or...join a Senior Healthy Living Council.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY


Let's get active by gaining knowledge about physical activity in Alameda County.

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Become empowered to help your community. Attend a community event. Be a peer educator. Do you need Nutrition Services' assistance at your next health fair? If so, complete an event request form and submit it to Nutrition Services.


HEALTHY LIVING
NEWS AND EVENTS

National Nutrition Month

"Improve Your Nutrition from the Group Up"

by celebrating National Nutrition Month with us. Here are some things you can do to eat more healthfully:


Focus on fruits and veggies: More matters!
Buy fresh foods locally: Try Farmer’s Markets and community-supported agriculture.
Make calories count: Focus on foods with more of the vitamins and nutrients that you need.
Test your taste buds: Try new foods. By testing yourself, you might find new healthy favorites to add to your regular grocery list.

Trick yourself with treats: There are healthy snacks that taste good! When craving sweets, reach for a piece of fruit instead.

For more information, visit. www.eatright.org/NNM/