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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