Healthy Living

Good Nutrition for Healthy Families



Welcome to Healthy Families. At Winn-Dixie, we want to do our best to help you live a healthier, happier life.  After all, you're part of our family.  So, we stock our shelves with all kinds of good products for good health - fresh fruits and veggies, of course, and low-fat favorites, not to mention a wide array of health and beauty items.  To get you started on the road to better health, click on the sites below and link to learn.

Get the skinny on nutrition.
These people are the experts on nutrition. Get the official facts and figures on eating healthy from the United States Department of Agriculture and the American Dietetic Association. These are great websites to visit in your quest for a healthy lifestyle.  www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000023.html
www.eatright.org

Here's what your uncle has to say about food.
Want to know how much chicken Americans eat in a year?  This is where all those people who quote facts get their info...from this official U.S. Government Web site about nutrition.  Learn about food labels, food assistance, dietary guidelines and more.  Great research links, too. 
www.nutrition.gov

Individualize your Nutrition Needs
MyPyramid helps you determine what foods in specific amounts you need to keep you healthy. It also guides you in balancing your diet and teaches you what foods choices are the most healthy. Personalize your nutrition needs based on your height, weight, age and activity level.
www.mypyramid.gov

Eat your Fruits and Veggies
By eating more fruits and vegetables, you are paving the way for a better lifestyle. The following links provide you with information regarding fruit and vegetables and their health benefits. Tour here also for information on selection and storage of fruits and vegetables.
FruitsandVeggiesMoreMatters.org
www.dole.com

Milk and Dairy for Strong Healthy Bones and More
The benefits of dairy products range from strong bones to weight control. Read more why dairy is good for you and how you can fit it into your diet with snack and recipe ideas.
www.3aday.org
www.nationaldairycouncil.org

Healthy Kids Healthy Future
While it is important for adults to be healthy, we want to teach our children the same. Promote healthy eating and exercise now, not later.
http://wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov
http://www.dole5aday.com