You do it several times a day--at home, in public and maybe even at work. It's eating, and choosing healthy meals can make a big difference in your life. The Internet has a wealth of information about meals, including many sites devoted solely to cooking and recipes, but it can be difficult to know which sites really have your best interests in mind. Choose sites from reputable and authoritative sources.
My Pyramid
MyPyramid.gov is a website devoted to the United States Department of Agriculture food pyramid. The site features a many interactive tools to help you understand how to choose healthy meals. You can find information for all types of people, including toddlers, pregnant women and vegetarians.
General Resources
Meals Matter is a website sponsored by the Dairy Council of California. The site provides information on planning healthy meals as well as recipes for healthy foods. For readers who like daily content, the site features a blog.
The Mayo Clinic Healthy Recipes website not only allows you to find recipes by main ingredient or course, it also allows you to search by any dietary needs you may have, such as low-sodium or high-fiber dishes.
County and state extension services are often good sources of reliable healthful meal information. The Oregon State University Extension Service website provides several healthy recipes, while the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County offers a special site devoted to the challenges of healthy meals and quick cooking.
Children
Planning healthy meals for children can be a challenge. Children need healthy meals for proper growth and development, yet they can be reluctant to try new foods and be picky eaters of foods they do like. The National Network for Child Care website, sponsored by Iowa State University, provides several resources for feeding children, both for parents and those working in daycare settings. The USDA MyPyramid.gov site and the Fruits & Veggies More Matters website link to special sites designed for children. These sites often include coloring pages, games and other interactive features.
Fruits and Vegetables
Getting enough fruits and vegetables in your daily diet can be a challenge. The Fruits & Veggies More Matters website provides several tips and recipes that can help you increase your fruit and vegetable intake. The site provides nutritional information for the recipes it provides.
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