Food sustains and nourishes us and connects us with the sacred. Mindful eating can be a profound expression of our religious beliefs and values, a chance for us to feel gratitude for the Earth's abundance, and in turn to make choices that honor the Divine gifts of food and health. May the following information inspire you to: learn which foods are best for your body and how much of them to eat, make worthy choices, and ensure that everyone will have healthy food options in your home, congregation, and community.

Make Healthy Choices:

In this section, learn how many calories you need to eat daily, based on your age and how active you are; what foods are the healthiest choices; how to identify, prevent or manage chronic diseases through a healthy, active lifestyle; and more.

Be a Smart Shopper:

Learn how to shop for the healthiest foods, even on a tight budget and how to tell what's in your food.

Cook Healthy Meals:

Enjoy these ideas for cooking tasty, healthy meals for your family, congregation and neighbors.

Use Policies and Changes to Your Environment to Support Healthy Eating Goals:

There are lots of ways to use guidelines and policies, or your indoor and outdoor space, to make sure healthy foods will consistently be available at your congregation (and home).          .

Help Others Gain Access to Healthy Food: