Snackin' On Healthy Food Is What We Like to Do!

Did you know that November is Good Nutrition Month? (Bonus points if you know where the title of this blog post is from...)

Ironic, isn't it? Considering we probably eat more "bad" food this month and next than any other time! Cream, butter, sugar, fat. Comfort food, holiday food, party food. Yum!

Enjoy your special seasonal food, but remember: everything in moderation! Fill up on fruits and vegetables first, and I'm not talking about the kinds swimming in sauces. Make smart choices, and you won't be regretting it later in January when you're writing out your New Year's resolutions...

Our children's librarian, Mary Ann McGrath, has set out a nutrition display in the Children's Area with several great books. Check it out with your kids next time you're in, so they'll be able to start making good food choices now.

And click here for Nutrition.gov, to learn about weight management, meal planning, calories, and more!

Books on Nutrition
Available in the Lackawanna County Library System

• How Did That Get in My Lunchbox? The Story of Food by Christine Butterworth
• Food Rules: An Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan
• Start Fresh: Your Child's Jump Start to Lifelong Healthy Eating by Tyler Florence
• If It Makes You Healthy: More Than 100 Delicious Recipes Inspired by the Seasons by Sheryl Crow

Laura
On behalf of the ACL