May Health Highlights
Simple Nutrition Swaps, Seasonal Tips & Women’s Health Support
As we head into late spring and early summer, May is a great time to refresh your routine with simple, practical nutrition habits. From trying new recipes to learning how to shop smarter and fuel your body at every stage of life, small changes can make a big impact.
Here are a few ways to support your health this month.
🥗 Fresh Meals & Easy Swaps
Warmer weather is the perfect time to keep meals simple, fresh, and balanced.
Try a recipe like Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole, which combines protein, fiber, and flavor into one easy dish for busy weeknights.
If you’re also looking to switch things up in the kitchen, consider trying wheat alternatives like quinoa, oats, almond flour, or chickpea flour. These options can add variety while still supporting balanced nutrition and can be helpful for those looking to reduce gluten or try something new.
👉 Download the Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe
👉 View the Wheat Alternatives guide
🛒 Smarter Shopping & Simple Choices
Grocery shopping can feel overwhelming with labels like organic, natural, and non-GMO—but understanding what they mean can help you make more confident choices.
Organic foods are grown without synthetic pesticides and often contain fewer pesticide residues, but that doesn’t mean everything needs to be organic.
Tools like the Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen can help you prioritize where it matters most when shopping for produce.
👉 View the Organic + Clean Fifteen/Dirty Dozen guide
🌸 Support Women’s Health at Every Stage
Nutrition plays an important role in women’s health at every stage of life.
Key nutrients like unsaturated fats, calcium, and vitamin D help support heart health and bone strength—especially during and after menopause.
Staying hydrated and supporting your body with key minerals is also an important part of overall wellness.
If you’re looking for a refreshing way to mix things up, try mineral mocktails like a Pomegranate Fizz or Watermelon Cooler. These drinks combine fruit, natural electrolytes, and sparkling water for a simple, flavorful option—especially as the weather warms up.
👉 Download the Key Nutrients for Menopause guide
👉 View the Mineral Mocktails guide
💚 Did You Know? Nutrition Support May Be Covered by Insurance
If you’ve been thinking about working with a dietitian, it may be more accessible than you think.
Nutrition HealthWorks offers support for:
- Weight management
- Heart health and diabetes
- GI conditions and food sensitivities
- Women’s health and prenatal nutrition
- Sports nutrition and more
In fact, 93% of clients pay $0 with qualifying insurance.
👉 Learn more about Nutrition HealthWorks services and insurance coverage here.
We’re Here to Support You 💚
Whether you’re trying new recipes, learning how to shop smarter, or looking for personalized guidance, our registered dietitians are here to support you every step of the way.
NINA CASETTA, RD
Warlick Family YMCA Dietitian
Nutrition HealthWorks
PATRICIA SKOLNIK, RD, LDN
Stowe Family YMCA
Nutrition HealthWorks