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One benefit of designated days like the American Heart Association's National Health Eating Day is they remind us of the things we already know… but perhaps “conveniently” forget!

So we're here to help.

First, the AHA offers these diet and lifestyle recommendations:

• “Use up at least as many calories as you take in: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity – or an equal combination of both – each week.”
• “Eat a variety of nutritious foods from all the food groups: You may be eating plenty of food, but your body may not be getting the nutrients it needs to be healthy. Nutrient-rich foods have minerals, protein, whole grains and other nutrients but are lower in calories. They may help you control your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure.”
• “Eat less of the nutrient-poor foods: Also limit the amount of saturated fat, trans fat and sodium you eat. Read Nutrition Facts labels carefully — the Nutrition Facts panel tells you the amount of healthy and unhealthy nutrients in a food or beverage.”
• As you make daily food choices, base your eating pattern on these recommendations.

You also may recall Interactive Health Registered Dietitian Kerry Clifford, who offered health tips on Good Day, Chicago. Here are some additional tips from Kerry that businesses can try for National Healthy Eating Day:

1. Having fresh fruits and veggies on-site or catered healthy lunch
2. Submitting a recipe to “wellness champions” to compile a recipe book
3. Raffling gift cards to grocery store
4. Raffling fruit & veggie baskets
5. 5 servings a day veggie + fruit goal
6. Pledge cards for a nutrition goal
7. “Try something new” challenge
8. Cooking demo on-site by registered dietitians
9. Fruit and veggie “chopped” contest in office