

SNAP-Ed NY:
Celebrate a “World of Flavors” during National Nutrition Month
By Wendy Beckman, MS, RD
National Nutrition Month puts a focus on healthful eating. What does healthful eating look like to you? Personalizing your plate to include foods from different cultures is one way to add some variety to your regular eating pattern. Are there certain cultural foods that you already like? How about Mexican food? Chinese? Indian? Caribbean? Cajun?
Whatever your preference is, you can find fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products in recipes from around the world. Here are ways you can Celebrate a World of Flavors
As a start, try varying your breakfast to include favorites from around the world. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
For more information, visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website. For more tips on healthy eating for older adults, visit https://www.eatright.org/for-seniors.
Wendy Beckman, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). She has over 15 years’ experience working as a Registered Dietitian in long term care and acute care settings and currently oversees the NYSOFA SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education program for older adults in New York State. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For more information on how to save time, save money and eat healthy, visit www.snapedny.org