March is Nutrition Month: Focus on Protein Foods

Protein foods are part of a healthy eating pattern. Eat foods with protein to help you meet your protein needs and to maintain your muscles. Include foods with protein at each meal and snack.

– Eggs, fish, shellfish, poultry, meat and wild meat.

– Lentils, beans and peas

– Milk and dairy foods

– Nuts and seeds

– Soy foods

– Nutrition supplements and other foods

Call Health Link at 811 and ask to talk to a dietitian or complete a self referral form at: https://redcap.albertahealthservices.ca/surveys/…