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Nutrition

Nutrition

At the YMCA our experts are working to provide information to help you live a healthy lifestyle.

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Basics and Importance of Nutrition

Basics and Importance of Nutrition

All foods can fit into a healthy, balanced diet! Learn about the core elements that make up a healthy dietary pattern.

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Meal planning

Meal planning

What foods can keep us going during a busy workday? Tips for meal planning on a busy schedule. 

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Choosing Healthy snacks

Choosing Healthy snacks

We all want to reach for a snack at times. What are some foods you recommend that can satisfy us but still have nutritional value? 

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Reading the Label

Reading the Label

What is the importance of taking that extra time to check out what we're buying?
Product packaging can be confusing and sometimes downright misleading! 

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