Eat Well
A well-balanced diet prevents many diseases like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. A healthy diet can also lower stress.Â
Fresh Food from the Farm
Farmers know the importance of monitoring what their livestock eat, but often neglect their own nutrition. What you eat can make a significant difference to your energy level and to your ability to concentrate on the task at hand. With planning and a focus on filling your body with healthy foods and enough water, you can be sure your most important piece of equipment — you — has the fuel needed for optimal performance.
A healthy diet contains a balance of nutrients needed to promote wellness and prevent common illnesses. When you eat well, you feel well!
01.
Vegetables
Vegetables like broccoli, spinach, onions and sweet potatoes have nutrients that may prevent cancer and heart disease.
02.
Fruits
Fruits like apples, berries, and cantaloupe control weight and contain nutrients that may prevent diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
03.
Dairy
Dairy like milk, yogurt, and cheese is important for bone and gut health.
04.
Grains
Whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole grain cereal, and oatmeal are best. These foods may prevent diabetes and heart disease.
05.
Protein
Proteins like eggs, beans, and fish help control weight. They are also important for brain, bone, and gut health.
Farm Favorites from Southwestern Wisconsin
Greek Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 lbs pork cutlets
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Put the pork, oil, vinegar, oregano, and garlic in the glass or ceramic bowl, or in a sealed plastic bag and mix well. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Sprinkle the pork with the salt and pepper.
- Place a large skillet on the stove over high heat. When hot, add the pork to the dry skillet, waiting about 30 seconds between each addition.
- Cook about 7 minutes on each side until crispy. Serve right away.
Notes
On Farm Nutrition
Healthy Eating for Busy People on a Budget
Macronutrient/Food Group Handout
Healthy Eating on The Go
Recipes from the Farm
Red Cabbage Salad with Light Asian Dressing
Greek Pork Chops
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (2014). Food, nutrition, and health tips from the academy of nutrition and dietetics. Eat right.
Codlitz, G.A. (2019, December 11). Healthy diet in adults. Uptodate.
Elliot, B. (2020, August 20). 29 healthy foods that are incredibly cheap. Healthline.
Robertson, R. (2017, December 1) The 9 healthiest beans and legumes you can eat. Healthline.