March is National Nutrition Month
Knowing what to eat can be confusing. Everywhere you turn, there is news about what is or isn’t good for you. But a few basic tips have weathered the fad diets, and have withstood the test of time. Regardless of what cuisine you prefer, here’s what all healthy meal plans have in common. They include:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Lean protein foods
- Less added sugar
- No Trans Fat
Not sure what to eat, try something new.
You can find plenty of easy, tasty and healthy recipes like this one:
Mediterranean Chicken Pita
This recipe makes for a simple delicious sandwich. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner with a salad or another quick vegetable side dish!
Ingredients
2 cups cubed cooked chicken (leftover or from a rotisserie chicken)
½ cup low-fat tzatziki sauce*
2 whole grain pocket style
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced tomato
½ cup unsalted, sliced almonds
Directions:
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the chicken and tzatziki sauce. Stuff ½ cup of the chicken mixture into each pita pocket.
- Top each filled pita pocket with ¼ cup cucumbers, ¼ cup tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp sliced almonds. Enjoy!
*Make your own tzatziki sauce with just 6 ingredients:
- 3⁄4cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1⁄2cucumber, grated.
- 1 tablespoon dill (I used dried)
- 1to 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Pinch of salt.In a medium sized bowl, mix all ingredients together. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
