March National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month and "Go

Further with Food" is the theme for 2018.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics, this year's theme encourages us

practice healthy eating habits, but also urges

us to find ways to cut back on food waste.

1. Include a variety of healthful foods from all of the food groups 2. Consider the foods you have on hand before buying more at the store 3. Buy only the amount that can be eaten or frozen within a few days 4. Be mindful of portion sizes. Eat and drink the amount that’s right for you, as MyPlate suggests 5. Use good food safety practices 6. Find activities that you enjoy and be phys-ically active most days of the week 7. Realize the benefits of healthy eating by consulting with a Registered Dietitian https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month/national-nutrition-month-games—Visit this link for fun games!

First Day of Spring!

With the coming of Spring it is once again

time to get outside and take advantage of

the nicer weather. Being outside is proven to

be positive for both the body and the mind.

Multiple studies have shown that being out-

side can:

1. Restore mental energy

2. Provide Stress relief

3. Improve concentration and creativity

4. Increased Vitamin D intake

So get outside and take advantage of the

weather as it improves. Sheboygan County is

home to some of the best parks and green

spaces that provide amazing opportunities

for outdoor activity.

Sheboygan County

Division of Public Health

1011 N. 8th St.

Sheboygan, WI 53081

Phone: 920-459-4382

Fax: 920-459-0529

Email:

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sheboygancounty.com

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Tidbit Times

March 2018

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas

1 large sweet potato 1 can (15oz) black beans, drained/

rinsed ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 tbsp low-sodium taco seasoning 8 whole wheat tortillas 1 cup pepper jack cheese

Directions Pierce the skin of the sweet potato w/ fork and

microwave for 5 minutes on high and allow to cool slightly.

Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise & scoop out the flesh into a medium bowl. Mashed sweet potato until smooth.

Add beans, cilantro, and taco seasoning to the mashed sweet potato and mix well.

To cook quesadillas, heat skillet over medium heat. Spread 1/8 of the sweet potato mixture evenly on half of a tortilla. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp of cheese and fold in half.

Place quesadilla in skillet & cook 3-4 minutes, or until cheese starts to melt. Flip and cook for 1-2 more minutes or until tortilla is golden brown.

National School Breakfast Week!

National School Breakfast week is March 5-9. This is a weeklong program designed to raise awareness and promote the benefits of the School Breakfast Program. According to the School Nutrition Association, this year’s theme, “I Heart School Breakfast,” encourages parents and students to get social over school breakfast and spread the message that a healthy, tasty breakfast is being served at most schools each day. All Sheboygan schools have breakfast options available! Check with your school what is available for breakfast.