Last week, the USDA unveiled MyPlate, an easy way to help you eat the right portions of the basic food groups. MyPlate replaces te familiar food pyramid chart.
You can use the MyPlate icon as a daily plan for building healthier eating habits. There are no numbers, calorie counts or exchanges. By “eye-balling” the plate, you can see that half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables. Grains grab a larger sare of the side of the plate shared with protein. Dairy is represented in the glass of milk.
Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov for tips and tools to help you build a custom plate and plan. To get the most out of your meal plan, the USDA suggests:
- Enjoy your food, but eat less.
- Avoid over-sized portions.
- Make half your plate fruits and veggies.
- Make at least half your grains whole grains.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1 percent) milk.
- Compare labels and choose foods with less sodium.
- Drink water instead of sugary juices or sodas.
I am curious as to what you think about this new nutritional blueprint.
