SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thinking of setting nutrition goals this National Nutrition Month®, but not sure where to start? The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Nutrition Facts label and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) MyPlate can help. Learn to use these simple tools to set goals and maintain them all year long!

Use the Nutrition Facts label to make healthier food choices.
The FDA’s Nutrition Facts label can help you make informed choices that contribute to a healthy diet. It provides you with important information about packaged food and drinks—from serving size to calories to nutrient information. Here are a few ways you can make the most of the label.

• When shopping for groceries, use the label to compare different food items. Choose items higher in vitamins, minerals, and fiber and lower in saturated fat and sodium.
• Look at the label to track calories and use the serving information to choose the right portion size for you.

Plan your meals keeping MyPlate in mind.
The USDA’s MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks of a healthy diet using a familiar image: a place setting for a meal. Here are a few ways you can use MyPlate to stick with your goals.

• Think about how you can include all five food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy) throughout your day. To make sure you’re getting the nutrients you need, choose a variety of foods and beverages from each food group.
• Make small changes to your meals and snacks to make them as complete as possible. For example, if you are making pasta, add veggies to the sauce. Or if you’re craving something sweet, cut up fruit for dessert!

For more information on making healthy eating choices, visit www.fda.gov/nutritioneducation or download the infographic below.

https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/LabelingNutrition/UCM603415.pdf 

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JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, was voted as America’s number two most loved U.S. food brand and placed in the top 10 most loved brands in the country, according to the second annual Engagement Labs’ TotalSocial® brand awards.

Founded in 1936 in New York City, Goya has provided consumers with over 2,500 high quality, authentic, and affordable products ranging from everyday staples like olive oil and seasonings to classic ingredients like rice and beans; cultural foods that remind people of their native homes and often times, their grandmother’s cooking.  In essence, Goya has brought people of all cultures together through the food they produce and the many organizations they support, becoming an iconic and cultural symbol to the Hispanic community and a trusted American brand to all.

“We have always been proud of how near and dear Goya has been among Hispanic consumers and the success we have had among general market consumers.  To receive this accolade is a true testament to what Goya means to so many people and to all those who are responsible for making Goya what it is today,” said Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods.

Engagement Labs celebrates the performance of brand leaders in a variety of categories.  Brands that are included in these awards are highly talked about brands online via social media and offline by consumer word of mouth.  “The Goya brand is really breaking through in the food category, according to our TotalSocial® data platform. Goya’s improvement is related to continued strong performance with positive conversations, both online and offline, as well as more offline conversation among non-Hispanic consumers, including the most influential consumers who seem to have discovered the brand recently,” said Ed Keller, CEO of Engagement Labs.

Goya is a company that celebrates diversity and authenticity; a community of passionate people making a difference through excellent-quality food and giving back to all those who have supported Goya for over 83 years.  Through Goya Gives, the company’s charitable arm, Goya has been a proud supporter of nearly 300 organizations endeavors, programs, scholarships, and events that promote culture and benefit overall community wellness. The company established Goya Gives as a way to bring awareness to national initiatives that demonstrated Goya’s commitment to its communities through social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and company values, as well as to encourage others to help those in need.

For more information about Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table.  For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

About TotalSocial® & the Awards: The awards are based on the Company’s proprietary TotalSocial® data and analytics, which continuously measures the online and offline social metrics that are proven drivers of business performance. These metrics, including both online and offline conversations against the following major conversation dimensions: net sentiment (the difference in the percent positive conversations minus negative), brand sharing (the extent to which people are sharing or talking about a brand’s marketing or advertising), volume (a measure of how many conversations mention a brand) and influence (the extent to which an influential audience is talking about a brand). Over the next several months, Engagement Labs will announce awards for the highest scoring brands in each TotalSocial® category.  Our technology platform, TotalSocial®, and the propriety analytical scoring system that drives it, are the basis for these awards.

For more information, contact:
Natalie Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / [email protected]

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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Eating breakfast is linked to a more nutritious diet, and including more of certain foods – like milk, yogurt, fruit and whole grains – is linked to the highest-quality diets of all, according to a study in the journal Nutrients.

In fact, researchers found that breakfast alone supplies about 20% of daily calories while providing more than 20% of key nutrients, like calcium, potassium and vitamin D. These are among the nutrients that Americans, including kids, are most often lacking. Did you know that one out of two children ages nine and older are falling short on calcium, vitamin D and potassium, and 75 percent of kids younger than nine are falling short on vitamin D and potassium? These nutrients are critical for kids’ growth.

An 8 ounce glass of real dairy milk includes B vitamins for energy, high-quality protein for lean muscle, vitamin A for a healthy immune system and five bone-building nutrients, including calcium, potassium and vitamin D.

“Serving your kids a nourishing breakfast with milk is an easy way to set them up for a great day. Dairy milk is the top food source for calcium, vitamin d and potassium – important nutrients that many kids don’t get enough of,” said board certified and practicing pediatrician, Dr. Ilan Shapiro. “I remind parents that serving a nutritious breakfast doesn’t have to be difficult, whether you are on the go or savoring the moment,  simply adding a glass of milk can instantly boost the nutritional value of your meal,” added Dr. Shapiro.

For breakfast inspiration, like these delicious enfrijoladas, made by Chef Claudette Zepeda and more information on the important role of real dairy milk in a balanced diet, please visit FuertesConLehe.com.

About MilkPEP
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, DC, is funded by the nation’s milk companies, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The MilkPEP Board runs the Leche. Amor por lo verdadero campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the powerful nutritional benefits of milk – with 9 essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, in each 8 ounce glass. For more information, go to fuertesconleche.com. sociedAD/Campbell Ewald is creative agency for the campaign – from America’s milk companies.

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