{"id":7646,"date":"2026-03-11T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7646"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:30:00","slug":"celebrating-march-as-national-nutrition-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7646","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating March as National Nutrition Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2026-03-11T14:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power your day with nutrition\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>March is National Nutrition Month and this year\u2019s theme is \u201cDiscover the Power of Nutrition.\u201d Food is more than fuel, and it can shape how you feel,\u00a0move\u00a0and think. Making balanced choices at\u00a0meals\u00a0and snacks powers your body and supports long-term health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Including lean protein, whole grains, fruits,\u00a0vegetables\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov\/Search\/3,84241\" rel=\"noopener\">healthy fats<\/a> in your meals can help keep your energy steady throughout the day. Drinking enough water helps with digestion, thinking clearly and staying energized.\u00a0Small changes, like adding fruit to\u00a0breakfast\u00a0or a small salad at dinner, can make\u00a0a big difference\u00a0over time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Finding healthy foods may feel challenging. Many communities offer help through farmers markets, food pantries and grocery delivery. A VA dietitian can also help you find food and nutrition programs and other resources. Together, you can make a plan that fits your needs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple tips to build healthy habits<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a fruit or vegetable to each meal.<\/li>\n<li>Choose lean proteins like beans, fish, chicken or eggs.<\/li>\n<li>Choose water or low-fat milk instead of sugary drinks.<\/li>\n<li>Plan meals or snacks to avoid skipping meals.<\/li>\n<li>Practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.va.gov\/NUTRITION\/Food_Safety.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">home food safety<\/a> to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.va.gov\/NUTRITION\/Food_Insecurity.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">local food services<\/a> when needed.<\/li>\n<li>Talk with a VA dietitian for support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This National Nutrition Month, discover how food can power your day. You don\u2019t need to change everything at once. Focus on one habit at a time. Small steps can lead to big health benefits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>VA\u00a0offers\u00a0resources\u00a0like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.va.gov\/NUTRITION\/Recipes.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">recipes, cookbooks and cooking videos<\/a>.\u00a0VA also\u00a0provides\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.va.gov\/NUTRITION\/Healthy_Teaching_Kitchen.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Teaching Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0classes\u00a0to\u00a0learn\u00a0healthy\u00a0cooking\u00a0methods.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov\/Search\/142,82590_VA\" rel=\"noopener\">eating healthier<\/a>, contact your local VA to speak\u00a0with\u00a0a registered dietitian. To learn about building other healthy habits, explore additional VA News articles, including how to <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/143280\/how-to-get-better-sleep\/\">get better sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/145518\/celebrating-march-as-national-nutrition-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. 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