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Eat Smart: Take Action - Online Tools

Learn about meal planning, using food labels, and making a healthy shopping list with these free online resourcesEat Smart, Shop Smart


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  • Analyze your plate
    Examine what you eat and learn how to create a healthier plate.
  • Calorie Quiz
    Learn how many portions of healthy food you could eat for the same number of calories.
  • Face the Fat (Fat Calculator)
    Use this American Heart Association tool to take the guesswork out of eating fat and get ideas for smarter food choices.
  • Keep a food diary
    Recent studies indicate that keeping a food diary can help people lose weight. Print out this food diary and track of what you eat.
  • Recipe Remix
    Use this online tool to reduce the fat, calories, and sodium in your favorite comfort foods.
  • Portion Distortion
    Learn how today's portions compare to the portions available 20 years ago.
  • Serving Size Surprise
    Learn about accurate portion sizes.

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Online Tools

Eat Smart on a Budget

Learn cost-saving ideas for incorporating more fruits and veggies into your life.

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Eat Smart radio and podcasts

Listen to nutrition related radio segments and podcasts by national experts.

Podcasts

  •  CDC podcasts
    Click on the “Browse” tab and then search by topic. Try “Fruit and Veggies Matter” or “Nutrition”.
  • Greendays Gardening Panel
    (Tuesdays, 10–11 a.m.)
    Tune into KUOW 94.9 every to hear an expert panel -- including Yard Talk ’s own Greg Rabourn -- answer listeners' questions about local gardening. Or download podcasts of previous shows.
  • MyPyramid podcasts
    These podcasts discuss how taking small steps can add up to real changes in your weight and health.
  • Tom & Thierry Seattle Kitchen Show (Saturdays, 4–7 p.m.)
    Tune in to Tom & Thierry Seattle Kitchen Show co-hosted by Chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau (Rover's) on KIRO 97.3 FM.

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