Here is a sample list of food items to include:
•Peanut & other Nut Butters – A great source of energy, nut butters are chock-full of healthful fats and protein.
• Crackers and Bread – Store whole grain bread in the freezer and defrost as needed. Crackers are a good shelf-stable replacement for bread that happens to go well with peanut & nut butters.
• Nuts and Trail Mixes – stock up on these high-energy foods— they‛re healthful and convenient for snacking. Look for vacuum-packed containers, which prevent the nuts from oxidizing and losing their freshness.
• Boxed Milk (nonperishable) or Powdered Milk – Almost all dairy products require refrigeration, so stock these substitutes for an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D when fresh milk is not an option.
• Canned and Dried Fruits – In the absence of fresh fruit, these healthy snacks offer potassium and dietary fiber.
• Cereal – Choose multigrain cereals such as Cheerios, All Bran, Total and Raisin Bran, as well as instant or quick-cooking oatmeal.
• Granola Bars and Protein Bars – Easy, compact and nutrient dense.
• Canned Tuna, Salmon, Sardines, Chicken or Turkey – these are packed with healthy proteins. Source:
Information adapted from http://www.everydayhealth.com
Below is a heart-healthy, diabetes-friendly sample menu when grocery shopping may be a challenge.
Breakfast
Whole grain cereal
1 cup Nuts
¼ cup Unsweetened canned (or defrosted frozen) fruit
½ cup low fat milk, soy, rice or almond milk, 1 cup
Lunch
Canned tuna
4 oz. Canned soup (low sodium)
1 cup Whole grain crackers, or one slice of whole grain bread
Unsweetened canned fruit, ½ cup
Dinner
Canned salmon, 4 oz.
Steamed mixed vegetables
½ cup Whole grain toast or crackers
Unsweetened canned fruit, ½ cup
Snacks
(1-2 per day)Energy bar (such as Glucerna or ExtendBar)
2 graham cracker squares with 1 tbsp nut butter
Unsweetened canned fruit, ½ cup
Nuts, ¼ cup
Whey, rice, or soy protein shake mixed with water (as directed)
Adapted from: http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-home/hurricane-preparedness-guide-to-healthyeating.as
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In addition, County Executive George Latimer told residents that if they have any questions to call United Way’s 211 Helpline. As a point of information 211 will have access to the latest information available.
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