Eat Well, Live Well

Food & Nutrition

Explore the power of nutritious eating. What you put on your plate affects your health, your community, and our planet.

Know What You Eat

Nutrition Essentials

Balanced Diet

A balanced diet provides all the nutrients your body needs. Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats in your meals.

  • •Aim for 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily
  • •Choose whole grains over refined grains
  • •Limit added sugars and processed foods

Organic Choices

Organic foods are produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. They support biodiversity and are often more nutrient-dense.

  • •Organic farming uses 45% less energy
  • •Supports pollinators and wildlife
  • •Reduces chemical exposure

Reducing Food Waste

One-third of all food produced globally is wasted. Simple changes in shopping, storage, and cooking can make a huge difference.

  • •1.3 billion tons of food wasted yearly
  • •Plan meals before shopping
  • •Compost food scraps when possible
Visual Guide

The Healthy Plate

A simple guide to building balanced meals every day.

🥬Fruits & Vegetables
50%

Should make up half of your plate

🌾Whole Grains
25%

Choose whole over refined

🥜Protein
25%

Mix plant and animal sources

Environmental Impact

Food's Footprint on Earth

🌡️30%of global emissions from food
💧70%of freshwater used in agriculture
🌍50%of habitable land for farming

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