Healthy Maine Partnerships - The people dedicated to helping us live longer and healthier

Maine Physical Activity
& Nutrition Program

Healthy Weight Awareness
Campaign

We hear you.

We know that money is tight.

We see the cost of food rise every day.

We understand that finding time for
physical activity can be hard.

Here is some help.

Start Your Day with Breakfast

USDA offers healthy recipes for free on their Recipe Finder. Find some great recipes to start your day off with a healthy breakfast! Click here to find out more.

Click to download a .pdf file of the Tip Sheet

What Is a Whole Grain?

The Whole Grains Council helps consumers find whole grain foods and understand the health benefits of eating whole grains. This site will help you enjoy eating whole grain foods! Click here to find out more.

Click to download a .pdf file of the Tip Sheet

Eat More Fruits & Vegetables

All fruits and vegetables count, including frozen, canned, dried and fresh. This site offers recipes and shopping tips to help you and your family eat more fruits and vegetables! Click here to find out more.

Click to download a .pdf file of the Tip Sheet

Aim for 3-A-Day of Milk & Dairy Foods

This site offers facts, tips, recipes and a whole lot more to help you and your family get three daily servings of dairy foods. Click here to find out more.

Click to download a .pdf file of the Tip Sheet

Making the Most of Your Food Dollar

Need help to stay on a budget? Try these websites for free resources to help you make the most of your food dollar:

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Eat Well Nutrition Program helps families to be thrifty and healthy.

USDA offers healthy recipes for free on their Recipe Finder. Click here to find out more.

Click to download a .pdf file of the Tip Sheet

Be Active!

Visit these sites for more ideas and ways to be active:

Looking for a great place to walk? Log onto healthymainewalks.org for a walk near you.

USDA offers healthy recipes for free on their Recipe Finder. Click here to find out more.

This site tells you the types and amounts of physical activity that provide health benefits for Americans. Click here to find out more.

Click to download a .pdf file of the Tip Sheet