At HMSA, we want to help you stay healthy and our eat healthy campaign
encourages people to make smart eating choices.
The eat healthy campaign goes hand-in-hand with our
go campaign, which encourages people of all ages
to get up, get out and get active to increase their physical activity. Physical
fitness is just one component of achieving health and wellness. Another important
component is eating a balanced, nutritious diet.
A healthy diet can help you lose excess weight and maintain a healthy weight. Studies
show that eating certain foods can help ward off cancer, manage diabetes, aid in
digestion, lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, and give you more energy.
No matter how old you are or what your health status, you can benefit from making
smarter food choices. We’re not saying you should never eat a hamburger or
indulge in a malassada. It’s OK to treat yourself now and then. But adopting
good eating habits can help make healthy eating part of your lifestyle instead of
a chore.
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring or difficult. The eat healthy
campaign shows you that you can prepare nutritious meals that are also flavorful
and tasty for you and the entire family. And by making small changes, you can start
making a big difference in the health of you and the ones you love.
The campaign features practical nutritional advice and
tips that include:
- The importance of eating foods that provide the best nutrition, such as fruits,
vegetables and whole grains.
- Being aware of portion sizes.
- Making healthier food substitutions when cooking or eating out at restaurants.
- The importance of eating a nutritious breakfast.