{"id":1079,"date":"2023-02-27T14:02:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T14:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1079"},"modified":"2023-02-27T14:05:07","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T14:05:07","slug":"celebrating-national-nutrition-month-by-fueling-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1079","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Celebrating National Nutrition Month by Fueling the Future<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1079\" class=\"elementor elementor-1079\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47438a54 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47438a54\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4622a667\" data-id=\"4622a667\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e935de elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e935de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong>Celebrating National Nutrition Month by Fueling the Future<\/strong><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e00598 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7e00598\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/fuel-the-future-2.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1080\" alt=\"Large globe sitting in a shopping cart\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/fuel-the-future-2.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/fuel-the-future-2.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/fuel-the-future-2.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/fuel-the-future-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/fuel-the-future-2.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/fuel-the-future-2.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41676c0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41676c0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Moving into March we begin the celebration of National Nutrition Month!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This campaign, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is used to promote healthy eating and positive activity habits.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>A new theme each year is built with this year\u2019s theme being, \u201cFuel for the Future\u201d. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\">The drive during this March is to promote fueling our bodies and keeping the environment in mind.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>So how can we help fuel the future? <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Here are 20 ways to make adjustments in your life to support your health and protect the environment, associated with food.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Try \u201cMeatless Monday\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Substituting a meat product for a plate-based protein source like beans\/legumes, soy or nuts\/seeds.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Here is a great black bean burger recipe that I enjoy: check it out by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/85452\/homemade-black-bean-veggie-burgers\/\"><span class=\"s4\">clicking here<\/span><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Shop at your local farmer\u2019s market.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Buy food items in season.<br \/><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">For the month of March in Pennsylvania try to shop for lettuce, mushrooms and potatoes.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Use your own grocery bags at the store.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Start brainstorming on planting a garden at your home.<br \/><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">I typically plant my garden around Mother\u2019s Day each year and it includes basil, mint, tomatoes, and peppers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I always dream of growing a pumpkin, but never have. Maybe this is my year! <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">If you don\u2019t have a yard? No worries! Try planting some herbs or veggies in pots on a porch or deck or have some herbs growing on your windowsill in the kitchen.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Purchase foods with minimal packaging.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">When packing your lunch\/snacks, transition from plastic storage bags to containers\/reusable bags.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">See what food you have at home before purchasing more to avoid waste.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Use a grocery store list to help you avoid overbuying.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Drink water out of a reusable water bottle.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Look into joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">If you want to learn more about what this is, check out our previous blog by <a href=\"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=516\"><span class=\"s4\">clicking here<\/span><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Buy in bulk to reduce the amount of plastic, paper, metal, and energy used to package items.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Think about what you need before opening the refrigerator\/freezer to help with conserving energy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">If you are going to use disposable silverware or cups, pick those that can be recycled or composed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Try composting some of your food waste.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Only run the dishwasher when it is full.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Think ahead when trying to thaw frozen food to avoid using running water to defrost these items.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Cook in larger quantities and freeze them in portioned meals to save energy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Cover a pot or skillet to cook food items more quickly to reduce the use of gas\/electric.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\">Repair leaks and drips in the kitchen to avoid wasting water.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">What are you going to give a try to help fuel the future?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Let us know by commenting on this blog!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>We love to hear from you. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Happy National Nutrition Month! <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-697\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amanda-.png?resize=161%2C161&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Amanda's signature\" width=\"161\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amanda-.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amanda-.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amanda-.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amanda-.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amanda-.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amanda-.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/p><p class=\"p1\">This blog was written by Amanda J, Stahl, RD, LDN, co-founder of Simple Start Nutrition.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>For more blog posts and nutrition information follow @simplestartnutrition on Instagram and Facebook.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Also feel free to contact us, by visiting our website (simplestartnutrition.com) to schedule an appointment to discuss your nutrition related needs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>We are here to help.<\/p><p class=\"p4\">References:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/food\/planning\/food-security-and-sustainability\/6-tips-to-lighten-your-carbon-foodprint\">https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/food\/planning\/food-security-and-sustainability\/6-tips-to-lighten-your-carbon-foodprint<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/farmtotablepa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/FTT-Seasonal-Calendar.pdf\">https:\/\/farmtotablepa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/FTT-Seasonal-Calendar.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/national-nutrition-month-2023\">https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/national-nutrition-month-2023<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc52535 elementor-post-navigation-borders-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-navigation\" data-id=\"cc52535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-navigation.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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