Resources
General good nutrition
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: www.eatright.org
- My Plate: https://www.myplate.gov
- USDA: https://www.nutrition.gov
- US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Information: https://www.nal.usda.gov/programs/fnic
- Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/index.html
- Pediatrics: HealthyChildren.org - From the American Academy of Pediatrics
- SuperKids Nutrition: https://www.superkidsnutrition.com/
Clinically focused
- Renal Disease: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/ | National Kidney Foundation – Dietary Guidelines for Adults Starting on Hemodialysis
- Ostomy Nutrition: https://www.ostomy.org
- Diabetes: https://www.diabetes.org/
- Celiac Disease: https://celiac.org/
- Heart Disease: https://www.heart.org/
- Cancer Nutrition: https://www.cancer.org | https://www.cancer.gov | https://cancerdietitian.com/
General Healthy Eating
Start simple with using the MyPlate method. MyPlate helps provide balance and portion control that allows your body to obtain the appropriate nutrients your body needs for overall health. MyPlate represents what and how much to eat from each of the food groups over the course of the day, whether you eat on a plate, from a bowl, or another way.
FOR HEALTHY RECIPES GO TO
https://www.myplate.gov or https://eatright.org
Heart Health
Heart Healthy recipes boost whole grains, vegetables and healthy fats while limiting sodium and saturated fat to help your heart stay healthy.
HEART HEALTHY RECIPES GO TO
https://recipes.heart.org/
Diabetes
Diabetic diet encourages consistent or controlled carbohydrate intake at a steady level through meals and snacks. The goal is to eat the same amount of carbohydrates daily and balance with non-carbohydrate foods which overall helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
DIABETIC RECIPES GO TO
https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/diabetes-friendly-recipes
Food allergies
A food allergy reaction occurs when your immune system overreacts to a food or a substance in a food. Food allergy symptoms can range from digestive issues, hives, swollen airways or even life-threatening reactions. The most common food allergens are wheat, eggs, soy, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and shellfish.
FOR ALLERGY FREE RECIPES GO TO
https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-treatments/allergies/food-allergy/food-allergy-free-recipes
Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered when you consume gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Intestinal damage can occur over time and result in symptoms such as fatigue, diarrhea, bloating, weight loss and anemia. It is vital to avoid all gluten products
FOR GLUTEN FREE RECIPES GO TO
https://celiac.org/?s=recipes
Plant Based Diet
There are different types of vegetarian diets, some may or may not exclude all animal products and nutrients are primarily obtained from fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seed and legumes.
FOR PLANT BASED RECIPES GO TO
https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-nourishing-plant-based-meals/ or https://www.pickuplimes.com/
