In honor of National Nutrition Month, meet some of our Registered Dietitians as they share tips for the whole family! Learn more about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.

Meet Maria Inés Agüero de Manunta, RD!

Maria's National Nutrition Month Tips:

• Enjoy your food: eat slowly and, when you can, do it with company.  
• Start the day with a good breakfast! 
• Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day (one serving is about half a fruit, or half a cup of fruits or vegetables).
• Plan family activities that involve movement. A trip to the park, a walk in a nice place you like, a bike ride, even daily activities such as cleaning the house, gardening can help increase physical activity and avoid a sedentary lifestyle. While it is enjoyed with family, it is shared, and bonds are strengthened.
• Try to prefer water to other drinks. Remember water = good health! 

Meet Kaitlyn Alongi, RD! 

Kaitlyn's National Nutrition Month Tips: 

• Eat throughout the day! Try to eat every 4-5 hours to avoid overeating at meal time
• Fill up on fiber- choose whole grains, fruits and vegetables for heart health, longer lasting energy and improved digestion.
• Practice Mindfulness, eat slowly and really try to enjoy your food!
• Instead of chips or sweets, snack on foods such as greek yogurt, fruit, string cheese and nuts!
• Diets don't work! Restrictive diets such as the keto or atkins diet are not recommended and usually cause you to gain back the weight you lost. Meet with a dietitian nutritionist to learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes and reach your goals in a sustainable way!

Meet Kaitlin Pellerite, RD! 

Kaitlin's National Nutrition Month Tips:

• Get to know food labels - becoming familiar with reading food labels can help us to make informed decisions about foods and beverages.
• Choose healthy snacks most often - healthy snacks can help sustain energy levels between meals and help fill in nutritional gaps.
• Rethink your drink - many beverages have a lot of added sugars so opt for water, fruit infused water, or other sugar free beverage options.
• Slow down at meal time - sitting down for a meal allows us to be more mindful and helps us to have more time to enjoy the food we are eating.
• Get moving - walk, run, bike, dance, or anything that gets your body moving! Even simply spending less time sitting can have a positive impact on health.