Nourish the whole you.
Nutrition and healthy eating are keys to your wellness journey. Every day, what you eat and the food choices you make directly impact your mind and body.
The best step is to start by understanding where you are in your health and wellness journey. Knowing where you are starts with taking a total health assessment.
Then, you can decide where to go next!
If you’re a Kaiser Permanente member, take the total health assessment now.
The National Institutes of Health also has Nutrition Tools and Resources for help with healthy eating.
You can eat healthier one small bite at a time.
Nourish® will get you started by creating a free custom healthy eating plan (for Kaiser Permanente members only).
Balance® can help you lose weight with a free personalized eating, exercise, and behavior-change plan (for Kaiser Permanente members only).
Sometimes, we all need a little help as we’re working towards a goal. As you work to eat healthier, a health coach can help you work towards your goals and keep you on track.
Learn more about Kaiser Permanente’s health coaching sessions.
Eating healthier and forming better habits is easier than you may think. Starting small is the key. Develop an action plan that suits you. Behavior modification is the first step. Learn “How to Form Healthy Habits: How to Eat Healthier.”
Healthy eating can include:
The DASH eating plan is a flexible and balanced way of heart-healthy eating.
The USDA’s Choose My Plate program provides recommendation for the right food and amounts for different audiences (children, students, adults, etc.).
This booklet is full of tips, tricks, and recipes to meet your MyPlate goals on a budget.
Learn more about good eating guidelines.
Eating healthier starts in the kitchen. A nourishing meal is easy to prepare when you have the right resources!
Did you know that half your dinner plate should be filled with fresh, delicious vegetables? Learn more about how to set your plate.
Are there other online tools I can use?
Check out Food for Health. You’ll find recipes and short essays about food and nutrition. There are also links to related sites, including these cooking videos.
Want tips on shopping choices? Ready to embark on healthy cooking? Wondering which snacks are worth their salt? Our nutritionist will guide you through practical steps to healthier eating at home.
Plant-based diets are based on minimally processed vegetables, tubers, whole grains, legumes, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Research has shown there are many health benefits to eating all or mostly plant foods.
Learn more in “Plant-based Eating,” a 3-week series taught by a registered dietitian. Kaiser Permanente Northwest members can take this class online. Review the class presentation. To register, call 503-286-6816 or 1-866-301-3866 and select option 2.
Of course! Did you know that diet can play a role in preventing, managing, and improving:
A healthy diet is a powerful medicine. It can add years to your life.
Staying well by preventing or delaying disease is possible with health screenings and immunizations. Prevention plans can be tailored to every member of your family.
Learn more about preventive care services.