Eat Well

Having a basic understanding of nutrition is the first step in improving your eating habits and good nutrition is essential in maintaining a healthy immune system.  To optimize your health, you must eat plenty of nutrient dense foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, calcium- rich foods) and limit foods that are harmful in excessive amounts (saturated and trans-fats, refined sugar).  With the following information, you will be on your way to becoming a nutrition expert!

• Nutrition and the Immune System (PDF)
• Nutrition 101 (PDF)
• How to Read a Food Label (PDF)
• Identifying Whole Grains (PDF)
• Mindful Eating (PDF)
• Eating Healthy on a Budget (PDF)
• How to Make Healthier Choices at Fast Food Restaurants (PDF)

For more information, please contact nutrition@gmhc.org or call 212.367.1263.