Can You Eat Healthy at the State Fair?

Health & Wellness

Can You Eat Healthy at the State Fair?

By
Dana Sparks

August 29, 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY:
Nutritionist Available to Talk about Healthy Eating at State Fairs

It's state fair time in much of the country and that means amusement rides, games, people watching, live music and eating a fair amount of unhealthy food. But Donald Hensrud, M.D., a Mayo Clinic specialist in nutrition and preventive medicine, says it is possible to go to the fair and have a good time without overindulging.Here are a few of his tips:

1) Give yourself a good start by eating something healthy before you go
2) Have some fruit to start the day or a salad before you go in the afternoon
3) Split portions with family or friends

Read entire media advisory: Mayo Nutritionist
For more tips and to interview Dr. Hensrud contact:
Nick Hanson
507-284-5005
newsbureau@mayo.edu