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Planning and Preparing Nutrition Meals
Even on a minimal-cost budget, you need a variety of food for a nutritious diet. A variety of foods supplies the energy and nutrients for normal growth and good health. To ensure a variety of foods and suggested serving , plan around the five groups of the Food Guide Pyramid (grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meat).

Use the garden to start building a healthy diet
There are so many fresh garden vegetables available right now, it is a great time to develop a healthier eating pattern of increased portions of fruits and vegetables. The American Cancer Society recommends that a healthy proportion to aim for is two-thirds (or more) vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans and one-third (or less) fish, poultry or red meat. Serving two kinds of vegetables as well as a whole grain like brown rice, or a whole wheat roll is one way to do that. Remembering that “2/3 to 1/3" ration will help you build your body’s defenses against chronic disease and maintain a healthy weight at the same time.

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