Eating Healthy

Trying to figure out what’s “healthy” to eat can be a little confusing — well, very confusing. CareSource wants to help clear things up. These tools and resources can help you sort it all out. You might even have a little fun along the way.

The Food Pyramid is Now Choose My Plate

If you grew up with the food pyramid, you might not be familiar with this new approach. Here’s one version of how the guidelines have been brought to life.

Nutrition and Fitness Center

Visit the Nutrition and Fitness Center for information and advice on food, exercise, sports. Find answers to your questions about nutrition and fitness. To learn more visit:

Nutrition Help for Moms

If you’re a mom, it’s often up to you to provide healthy food. Here are some great recipes, tips, fact sheets and mom-to-mom videos that can help:

More Help Getting Started

Take a look at all the other information and tools on this page that can help you make sense of nutrition. You’ll learn a little about the five food groups, how to read a nutrition label and how to spot an oversized food portion.

The link below can help you make sense of nutrition. You’ll learn about the five food groups, nutrition labels, and oversized food portions.

Looking for Food Resources?

CareSource wants to help you live a healthy life. Having access to food is an important part of your health.

You can use our MyResources tool to connect with local resources. Try it today by logging into your My CareSource account to learn more. You may also call CareSource Member Services at 1-844-607-2829 (TTY: 1-800-743-3333 or 711).

SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP used to be known as food stamps. SNAP is a benefit that helps people and families buy food to stay healthy.

  • Your household could be eligible for SNAP benefits. If you apply, the Division of Family Resources will determine your eligibility for SNAP.
  • Applying for SNAP is easy! Apply online through the FSSA Benefits Portal at fssabenefits.in.gov by:
  • Filling out an online application.
  • Printing and mailing the application.
  • Asking for a paper application by mail.

You can also apply by calling DFR at 1-800-403-0864. Call today to get started. Visit www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/snap-food-assistance to learn more about SNAP food assistance.