Hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend. To help get you back on track after all that grillin and chillin- please read on... The Dish on MYPLATE MyPlate is a new dietary guide that replaces the food pyramid. The underlying guidelines are the same, but the plate aims to provide a simpler visual cue for healthy eating. Its like a pie chart for your meals, helping you visualize the best balance of food choices. Make half the plate fruits and vegetables- heavier on the veggies. Include red, orange, and dark green vegetables and colorful fruits. Make the other half grains and protein- 100% whole grains, like whole grain breads, brown rice, and pasta. Select fish and beans for some of your protein. And when you pick poultry or meat as your protein food, choose lean cuts. Pour a glass of fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk- youll get as much calcium and other important nutrients as from whole milk, but with less fat and calories. Keep portions sensible- think small dinner plate, not supersized platter.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:14:46 +0000
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