The New Food Pyramid in the Shape of a Plate Makes it Easy to Plan a Well Balanced Dish
The new food pyramid, called MyPlate, was introduced to show people how a typical meal should look. Fruits and vegetables contain important nutrients such as fiber and potassium that help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Whole grains should be consumed, allowing the food to be broken down slowly while preventing sharp spikes in blood glucose while also helping to lower cholesterol. Protein sources should consist of lean meats including at least 8 oz of fish per week. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D are some of the reasons that having dairy at each meal is very beneficial.
The new MyPlate also shows the proper portion size when compared to your standard dinner plate. This differs from the food pyramids of the past that gave recommendations as to how many servings one should consume from each individual food group with no attention paid to portion size. For more information on proper food intake and details on portion size, feel free to talk to Dr. Kmett today!
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