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We hope you have been enjoying the healthy tips from our nutritionist! Today, it's all about the proteins.

The protein group is the fourth food group of MyPlate. The protein group includes all foods made from poultry, meat, seafood, eggs, beans and peas, seeds, nuts, and processed soy products. These foods are high in vitamin E, zinc, B vitamins, iron, and magnesium. Seafood contains a variety of nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids. The daily recommendation for protein is about 5 and a half ounces. ... See MoreSee Less

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Shelby, our nutritionist, has been informing us about the different food groups. Today, we will focus on the grains group!

The grains group contains any food that is made from oats, rice, wheat, barley, and cornmeal. Examples of grain products include breakfast cereals, pasta, bread, tortillas, and grits. Grains are great sources of several nutrients such as B vitamins, dietary fiber, iron, selenium, and magnesium. The daily recommendation for grains is 3-4 ounces. The grain group is categorized into two subgroups: whole grains and refined grains.

Whole grains include brown rice, whole-wheat flour, and oatmeal. Refined grains remove the iron, B vitamins, and dietary fiber. These include white bread, white rice, white pasta, and white flour. At least half of the grains should be whole grains. Eating whole grains may help maintain a healthy body weight because they make you feel fuller and more satisfied. Whole grains also assist with lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and other health-related issues. ... See MoreSee Less

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We started At-Home Learning in our Leflore and Warren County Head Start centers this week! We're excited because this allows learning to continue while we work on setting up classrooms in all locations. We are looking forward to bringing all of our children back safely. ... See MoreSee Less

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