March
Peanut Butter Lover’s Day- March 1
A high protein snack, peanut butter, can help lower your risk for heart disease. Peanuts contain the most protein out of any other nut; it’s cholesterol free too! Peanuts help with satiety (the feeling of fullness) and those that ate peanuts and peanut butter had a lower BMI and weight even if they ate more calories.
For more information visit the Peanut Institute
Cereal Day- March 7
Eat a healthier cereal today. Try some oatmeal. There are so many uses for it than just eating a bowl of it. Grab some granola to add to your yogurt with fresh fruit, mix it up with tons of different ways to eat your oatmeal. Allrecipes.com has a ton of great ideas!
The best part is you don’t have to eat it hot! You can make overnight oatmeal in the fridge and have it in a to-go container to grab and take with you on busy mornings.
Get creative with your cereal and add some more nutrition to your morning!
World Water Day- March 22
Water is necessary for life. You use it every day. Some do not have easy access to clean water throughout the world. World Water Day helps put the focus on water around the world.
For more information visit, http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/
For more information on our local drinking water please visit the Ohio EPA
Pecan Day- March 25
Most people think of pecan pie when they think about eating pecans. However, pecans can be used for salads, snacks, entrees and lots of other dishes. Pecans, along with other nuts are heart healthy and contain good fat. They are high in protein and make for a great snack on the go!
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Spinach Day- March 26
Spinach is a great superfood that can be used in a variety of dishes. Most people think of salad (or Popeye!) when they think of spinach but, spinach can be used in casseroles, fruit smoothies, and other baked, boiled, or fried dishes. It is packed with lots of nutrients with little calories. For more information on spinach, check out this great fact sheet.