Eating for the Health of It
Think crispy, juicy, colorful, crunchy, lean and light. These words describe the foundation for a healthy eating plan recommended by the new food quide pyramid. While various diet plans may come and go, the food pyramid is still considered the backbone of a healthy eating plan. The food pyramid, or MyPyramid, is a tool that can be used by everyone. It is based on the most up-to-date science and you don’t have to buy special foods, eliminate carbs or fats.
It includes the familiar food groups, but they have been flipped sideways with steps added on the left side, to represent exercise. MyPyramid has an interactive web site with 12 different versions that are customized to one’s age, gender and activity level. It can be accessed at www.mypyramid.gov.
Think crispy, juicy, colorful, crunchy, lean and light. These words describe the foundation for a healthy eating plan recommended by the new food quide pyramid. While various diet plans may come and go, the food pyramid is still considered the backbone of a healthy eating plan. The food pyramid, or MyPyramid, is a tool that can be used by everyone. It is based on the most up-to-date science and you don’t have to buy special foods, eliminate carbs or fats.
It includes the familiar food groups, but they have been flipped sideways with steps added on the left side, to represent exercise. MyPyramid has an interactive web site with 12 different versions that are customized to one’s age, gender and activity level. It can be accessed at www.mypyramid.gov.
Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables
Adults should aim for nine servings or more of fruits and vegetables a day, or two cups of fruit and two and one half cups of vegetables. One half cup of 100 percent juice can be substituted for one serving of fruit, once a day, but it is best to choose fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.
Shred vegetables, such as carrots or zucchini, into meat loaf or add chopped vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, carrots and cauliflower to tomato sauce or casseroles. Make a smoothie with fresh or frozen mixed fruit and low-fat yogurt. Blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries can be though of as little fire extinguishers because they are so packed with health-protecting antioxidants. Enjoy a cup of berries in your cereal or yogurt, in muffins or pancakes, salads or as frozen treats.
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Adults should aim for nine servings or more of fruits and vegetables a day, or two cups of fruit and two and one half cups of vegetables. One half cup of 100 percent juice can be substituted for one serving of fruit, once a day, but it is best to choose fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.
Shred vegetables, such as carrots or zucchini, into meat loaf or add chopped vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, carrots and cauliflower to tomato sauce or casseroles. Make a smoothie with fresh or frozen mixed fruit and low-fat yogurt. Blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries can be though of as little fire extinguishers because they are so packed with health-protecting antioxidants. Enjoy a cup of berries in your cereal or yogurt, in muffins or pancakes, salads or as frozen treats.
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