The food pyramid is no more.  After the efforts of Michelle Obama, an Agricultural Department focus group, and advice from other health officials, the new health Plate has come to the table.

When I talk to most of my friends who grew up eating family dinners, it was in this form: A starch/grain, a protein, and a veggie.  Fruit was relegated to snack or dessert status and dairy was usually with breakfast cereal, but the basics are there.  I commend Michelle for trying to simplify things for our population, and I hope that we have the ability to assimilate the plate concept.

My only change would be encouraging the avoidance of sugar and adding good fats in the cooking process.  I also don’t think dairy is for everyone, so people should be cautious of adding it to every meal.

 

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