Let's Eat for the Health of It

Our very own Kathy Van Soest spoke with us about using our eating habits to our advantage to improve our health. One resource that Kathy directed us to is www.myplate.gov which is a site that simplifies eating healthy by showing a normal dinner plate and what your portion sizes should look like. Most Americans eat outside of the recommended portions and in most cases eat more than they should. Even though protein is an essential part to a healthy diet, most Americans eat more protein than they should and usually don't eat enough fish which is recommended twice a week. The recommended salt intake is 1 teaspoon or 2500mg per day for most people and as little as 1500mg for people age 51 and older or with high blood pressure and/or cholesterol. A majority of Americans consume nearly 5000mg or double the recommended intake each day. Kathy is very educated on eating healthy and is a great resource to have in our club.