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Spring offers us opportunities for a new start. Have you ever really looked at your shopping cart and thought about how to make it more healthful? If not, here are a few tricks of the trade that may help with your new start for spring! Also, take a look at our Recipe Archive for creative and delicious homemade recipes you and your family can make and eat at home. Be sure to look for the  for your healthiest choices.
Your Spring Shopping Cart
* Stock up on fresh, green veggies such as asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, green beans, Brussels Sprouts and kale
* Make seafood a staple by trying salmon, shrimp, catfish or mahi mahi
* Become a whole grain fanatic by choosing whole wheat pita bread, quick brown rice, whole wheat spaghetti and oatmeal cereal
* Think your drink and try 1% milk, soymilk or 100% fruit juice
* Keep eggs in mind as a wholesome breakfast, snack or meal maker - scramble them, hard boil them or create an omelet with yummy filling
I encourage you to look over our practical resources: If you are pursuing gradual weight loss then check out our Healthy Lifestyle Form. The form may be printed out and used as a daily record-keeping tool for tracking daily eating and exercise habits. We also offer a list of 10 Healthy Weight Loss Tips to help you get organized and get going.
For other handy and reliable information, I recommend www.mypyramid.gov, www.eatright.org and www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.com.
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