Fuel up in the morning with this healthy breakfast sandwich that’s great for eating on the go! MyPlate makes it easy, nutritious and delicious.
In June 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced the MyPlate icon as a guide to making healthy food choices. MyPlate is divided into sections showing the five basic food groups — fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. Think of it as a map for planning your healthy meals!
Here’s what RENEW LA County Project Director and Registered Dietician Suzanne Bogert did to put together this healthy turkey sausage sandwich breakfast-on-the-go:
1) Get creative with your vegetables by starting with a low-sodium vegetable drink (vegetables).
2) Grab a small banana (fruits).
3) For your sandwich, use a whole wheat English muffin (grains) and a turkey sausage patty (protein) topped with a lettuce leaf and a slice of low-fat cheese (dairy). Remember to watch the sodium content when purchasing turkey sausage — read the nutrition fact labels and compare like items to find the one lowest in sodium.
To learn more about making healthy meals using MyPlate guidelines, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov.
For more information on eating healthy in LA County, visit ChooseHealthLA.com/Eat-Healthy.