National Healthy Eating Day is November 6!

Keep it healthy:

The American Heath Association has announced that November 6 is a day to get active and kick off healthy lifestyles - you are already doing that as a member of RHC! As the holidays approach, it's a great idea to plan positive ways to deal with them with your eating plans. Here are some good principles to follow:

• Eat more plant-based foods
• Reach for while grains and veggies to boost your fiber.
• Dial back your salt intake.
• Go for "good" fats from nuts, olice oil and fish. Limit saturated fat and avoid trans fats.

Black Bean Salsa Tacos

Here's a recipe that is heart healthy and delicious - fast to fix for a lunch!

INGREDIENTS
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 fresh tomato, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
Salt, pepper and seasonings to taste - hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, etc.

DIRECTIONS:
Combine ingredients with seasonings
Serve 3/4 cup salsa with chips or tortilla. 

MAYO CLINIC DIET PYRAMID SERVINGS:
1 Protein
1/2 Vegetable
1 Carbohydrate

 -Riverside Health Club Nutritionist and 
Mayo Clinic Diet instructor, Donna