Jun 3, 2011

Bye, Bye Food Pyramid... HELLO MyPlate

The USDA Rolled out a new FOOD ICON today... it's supposed to be a simple reminder on how we should eat.
Do you think this will change the way we eat?
Weigh in here!
MyPlate

Balancing Calories
 Enjoy your food, but eat less.
 Avoid oversized portions.
 
 Foods to Increase
 Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
 Make at least half your grains whole grains.
 Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
 
 Foods to Reduce
 Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers.
 Drink water instead of sugary drinks.   

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