Men's Health Month - News UCAN Use

June is Men’s Health Month! Below are tips to help men maximize nutritional health in June and all year long!

• Eat moderate amounts of a variety of foods. MyPyramid.gov offers great tools for selecting foods and portion sizes that are appropriate!
• Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol by choosing low-fat or nonfat milk and milk products, lean meat, fish, skinless poultry, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and foods that are baked, broiled, steamed or roasted.
• Eat plenty of whole grains, vegetables and fruits – sources of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. A good fiber goal for men under 50 is 38 grams daily. Men over 50 should aim for 30 grams daily.
• Shake the sodium and salt habit. Try adding herbs and spices to dishes instead of extra salt.
• If you drink alcohol, moderation is the key.

Adapted from the American Dietetic Association @ www.eatright.org/cpe/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xls/media_21750_ENU_HTML.htm

Sodium-Free Cooking Blend
2 tsp thyme
2 tbsp oregano
1 tsp rosemary
2 tsp dried minced onion

Use 1 tsp for each pound of lean animal protein. Use ½ tsp for each 2 quarts soup.

Carrie H. Demcher, MS/RD/LD
University of North Texas
Student Health and Wellness Center Dietitian
1155 Union Circle #305160
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Phone: 940.891.6745
e-mail: carrie.demcher@unt.edu