IN THIS ISSUE:
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National Nutrition Month
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National Kidney Month
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World Water Day
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Grocery List Tips
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Spotlight on Caregivers
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Featured Recipe: Kale Soup
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News from MOWWM
FEATURED STORY: NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
March is National Nutrition Month – Learn more about how to properly balance your diet and get the most you can from your meals. Whether it’s fruits, vegetables, or various protein sources, your body will thank you!
Building a balanced snack can help maintain energy levels, stabilize blood sugar, and prevent “hanger” (hunger + anger!). Include carbo- hydrates for energy, protein to stay full longer, and healthy fats for satiety and satisfaction.
March is also National Kidney Month!
Did you know chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than one in seven adults in the United States? As many as nine in 10 adults who have CKD are not aware they have the disease.
Early CKD has no symptoms, so it is important to know the risk factors! Early detection of CKD can help slow the progression of the disease.
Find more information by downloading the full guide!