FFYWB - Small Changes Add Up

Food for Your Well-Being (FFYWB) is a nutrition and wellness education series from Bon Appétit Management Company that supports your well-being, whether you’re working or learning onsite or at home. Read the tips, watch the videos, and try the recipes for all FFYWB topics.

SMALL CHANGES ADD UP

More than one-third of U.S. adults struggle to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight, putting them at higher risk for conditions such as diabetes and heart disease — and yes, COVID-19, too.

Simple energy-balance techniques can help: fill your plate with proper portions, focus on reducing unhealthy fats, and incorporate food swaps that save calories, boost nutrition, and offer tasty alternatives to more indulgent favorites.

Here are a few ways to make small changes add up

• Fill your plate with the right foods. Get more nutrient bang for your calorie buck by filling your plate with colorful produce, whole grains, and lean proteins.
• Skip foods that are commonly served in large portions. Foods available in large portions, such as sodas and fries, tend to be lower in nutritional quality and high in unhealthy fats, sodium, and sugar.
• Focus on energy balance. Balance your calorie intake with your activity level.
• Practice holistic wellness. Think beyond calories 一 hydrate, be portion savvy, get enough sleep, manage stress, and move regularly to support a healthy lifestyle.

The following video shows how simple healthy foods swaps can add up to big changes in your overall diet. Fork more tips and a simple swap comfort food recipe, download the recipe card below.

DOWNLOAD A SIMPLE SWAPS RECIPE HERE