Nutritious Eating Advice for Americans is New!
Just last week, America was introduced to a new concept of nutritious eating. The Choose My Plate concept replaces My Pyramid and the Food Guide Pyramid. The picture is new, yes, though the importance of putting together a simple plate for good health is not.
Three Simple Tips to Eat Well with Choose My Plate
1. Strive for balance in your meal. This means to include a variety of protein, whole grain carbohydrates and healthful fats.
2. Cover half your meal plate with fruits and vegetables with a goal of staying out of a rut. Be courageous and try everything.
3. Think carefully about your drink. Go for water, 1% milk or a decaffeinated choice.
Dear Cindy,
Thanks for sharing the new guidelines for healthy eating. Simple is great. Easy to keep in your mind. I like it. It definitely is important to drink plenty of water. Ice water tastes so good and quenches your thirst, especially in hot weather.
Do something good for you today.
Joan Y. Edwards
http://www.joanyedwards.wordpress.com
I’m so glad you agree with keeping it simple, Joan! My kitchen features choices that have few ingredients and go with everything and I bet yours does, too.