First Lady, Michelle Obama's reworking of the antiquated food pyramid is here and it's a whole lot easier to work with in everyday life. Post the MyPlate.gov icon on the fridge and see how your plate measures up at mealtimes.
Keeping things simple when it comes to a healthy, balanced diet is the only way to educate nutrition across the board.
Follow a these basic suggestions for your plate and those that you routinely fill for family members and become your own poster child for healthy eating.
- Add more veggies to your day
- Enjoy your food, but eat less
- Avoid oversized portions
- Focus on fruits
- Make half your grains whole
- Drink water
- Got your dairy today?
- With protein food, variety is key
- Build a healthy meal
- Be a healthy role model for children
- Cut back on sweet treats
- Watch salt and sodium
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