MyPyramid to MyPlate ...Wondering how to work this into your life? The MyPlate is an icon that has been developed to help individuals visualize the appropriate amounts and portions of food from each food group. There are five food groups: Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy, and Protein. The new key messages are based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. Note the vegetables group is larger than the grains group on the MyPlate when comparing to the MyPyramid, thus encouraging people to increase the amount of vegetables on their plate. The "Selected Messages for Consumers - Make half your plate fruits and vegetables."
Healthy Tip of the Day: Eating pasta tonight? Try adding an extra scoop of tomato sauce to your pasta and add a salad with a twist: toss some cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers in some low-fat or fat-free dressing to add a little more zing to your plate.
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