Hello! My name is Amanda Marín-Chollom. I am the Project Coordinator on the Mi Vida Saludable Study. I love exploring the city with my family. This newsletter gives you tips on choosing foods with less sugar and fat. Enjoy!
Mi Vida Saludable News #3
Cutting Back on Fat and Sugar by Managing Your Plate
An easy way to cut back on fat and sugar at meals is to follow the MyPlate guidelines:
- Make half (50%) of your plate fruits and vegetables
- Make one-quarter (25%) of your plate whole grains or starchy vegetables
- Make on-quarter of your plate lean (without visible fat) protein
Adding a side of dairy foods is recommended about 2 times per day.
Here is a picture of what MyPlate looks like:
Here are some examples of correct portion sizes for the different food groups. We’ll learn more about the different food groups in upcoming newsletters – so stay tuned!
The National Cancer Institute has resources available to help manage life after treatment available here: http://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/facing-forward
For more recipes, how-to articles, and videos on making healthy choices, visit:www.cookforyourlife.org
Questions or comments?
Please contact Amanda Marín-Chollom: (212) 305-3640
