There are some exciting new interactive, online tools for healthy eating that CDC has developed.
Recipe RE-MIX provides guidance about changing recipes to make them more healthy. So, patients can modify their favorite recipes by enter them in the interactive database (please visit) http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/activities/analyze_my_plate.html. This tool will patients a variety of helpful tips for reducing the amount of total fat, saturated fat, sodium and sugar in the recipe. Also, in addition to lowering calories, the recipes incorporate fruits and vegetables as replacements for fats and sugars, thereby boosting the nutritional value of favorite foods.
I am very excited about another program developed by CDC, Analyze My Plate. Patients can evaluate their plate by clicking on the “Analyze My Plate” icon found on the CDC’s website above. This tool allows individuals to create healthy plates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that incorporate foods from all food groups. Patients will have fun moving fruits and vegetables to a virtual plate, and see what the nutritional outcome is. This is an incredible tool for teaching principles of healthy meal planning. I think health professionals will have fun with this tool, as well.
