Choose high-quality foods.
Keep as many healthful, nutrient-dense foods on hand as possible as pantry staples. Choosing to stock up on high-quality meals enhances the likelihood of consuming them because they are the most convenient option when they are readily available.
Use smaller dishes.
During dinner, switch to smaller dishes. On smaller plates, single-serving servings appear to be more substantial. Check the serving size on packaged items and divide out single servings at a time, in addition to choosing smaller dishware. This method will help you envision a single serving of food and how many portions you're eating in one sitting, which can help you avoid overeating.
Boost nutrition when consuming packaged foods.
Read the ingredients list when buying packaged foods or snacks. If at all feasible, choose foods with only a few easy-to-identify ingredients. These foods can be used to make a quick and nutritious dinner or snack. The following are some examples of healthful packaged foods:
• Peanut butter, nuts, and seeds
• Whole-wheat bread
• Frozen fruits and veggies
• Low-sodium canned fruits, vegetables, & beans
Make a well-balanced meal
During mealtime, try to include at least three distinct food groups and add color to the plate by including a variety of fruits and vegetables, a practice known as "eating the rainbow." Using a combination of fresh, frozen, and low-sodium produce to make a balanced dinner can be a practical and cost-effective option. Here are some quick, healthful, and budget-friendly meals:
• Breakfast: a cup of milk + cooked oatmeal + frozen fruit
• Lunch: cheese quesadilla + canned vegetables with reduced sodium
• Dinner: rice and beans with a cup of milk and canned fruit.
If you’re having troubles accessing food, I’ll provide the website to location the food banks in NYC. Along with locations of the mobile pantry and popup distribution schedule. Food Bank NYC website is https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help/ the schedule for this month mobile pantry and popup distribution schedule dates are listed below:
Saturday, January 8, 12-2 p.m. | Queens – Jamaica | 179-01 90th Ave. |
Saturday, January 8, 12-2 p.m. | Queens – Jamaica | 85-05 144 St. |
Saturday, January 15, 12-2 p.m. | Bronx – Morris Heights | 1865 Morris Ave. |
Saturday, January 15, 12-2 p.m. | Queens – Cambria Heights | 227-11 Linden Blvd |
Saturday, January 15, 1-3 p.m. | Manhattan – East Harlem | 1589 Madison Ave. |
Saturday, January 22, 12-2 p.m. | Bronx – Morisana/Claremount | 1368 Webster Ave. |
Saturday, January 22, 12-2 p.m. | Brooklyn – Bed Stuy | 195 Sanford St. |
Saturday, January 22, 1-3 p.m. | Brooklyn – Coney Island | 2945 West 33rd St. |
Tuesday, January 25, 3-5 p.m. | Brooklyn – Crown Heights | 1638 Bedford Ave. |
Everyone is welcomed!
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