All foods can fit into a healthy diet. It’s all about balance. My focus in feeding my family has three main nutritional goals: increase fruits and vegetables, increase the amount of whole grains, and ensure three daily servings of dairy foods (or a high calcium substitute). Many chronic health problems including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis can be prevented with a diet resembling these goals. These dietary principles track the recommendations of MyPlate, the Department of Agriculture’s new food icon. MyPlate replaced the food pyramid in June 2011. The guidelines for MyPlate include: Grains: make half your grains whole; Fruits & Vegetables: make half your plate Fruits and Vegetables; Dairy: get your calcium-rich foods; Protein: go lean with protein. More information can be found at www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.
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Nutrition and health tips for active families
Lynn, I had a wonderful time at your cooking demo on the 27th! Thank you for the great recipes & the motivation to continue to cook healthy meals for my family!
Thanks, Renee. We did have a great time together! I truly enjoyed the insightful questions and enthusiam of the group. Hope you find more helpful ideas on this blog!