{"id":9524,"date":"2009-06-26T09:24:12","date_gmt":"2009-06-26T14:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=9524"},"modified":"2009-06-26T09:24:12","modified_gmt":"2009-06-26T14:24:12","slug":"how-to-use-the-food-guide-pyramid-to-eat-healthier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/how-to-use-the-food-guide-pyramid-to-eat-healthier\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the Food Guide Pyramid to Eat Healthier"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"food<\/a>It’s well known that eating healthy includes increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains<\/a>, and fat-free\/low-fat dairy products. However, even though we know we should eat better Americans still don\u2019t do it. The American Dietetics Association provided a quick breakdown of the basic food groups, what you should eat within those groups, how many servings you should eat, and what counts as a serving<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whole grains<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s recommended to consume 3 servings a day.<\/p>\n

What counts as a serving?
\nA one ounce serving equals one slice whole-wheat bread, 1\/2 cup brown rice, 5 whole-wheat crackers, 1\/2 cup oatmeal.<\/p>\n

Healthiest choices?
\nWhole grain or whole wheat products, oatmeal, brown rice, etc. It\u2019s recommended that at least 1\/2 of all the grains eaten should be whole grains.<\/p>\n

Vegetables<\/a><\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s recommended to consume 2\u00bd cups a day<\/p>\n

What counts as a serving?
\nOne serving equals 1 cup chopped or florets of raw\/cooked broccoli, 2 medium carrots, 2 cups of raw, leafy greens = 1 cup cooked, leafy greens\"fruits<\/a><\/p>\n

Healthiest choices?
\nAny fresh vegetable is going to be the best and healthiest choice.\u00a0 Try to avoid adding any sauces or salt which will take away from its nutritional benefits.<\/p>\n

Fruit<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s recommended to consume 2 cups a day<\/p>\n

What counts as a serving?
\nOne serving equals 1 cup sliced, chopped or cut-up fruit; about 8 large strawberries, 1 large orange, 32 seedless grapes.<\/p>\n

Healthiest choices?
\nAny fresh fruit is going to be the best and healthiest choice and provide you with the most nutrients. Obviously eating an apple is better for you then eating a slice of apple pie or drinking the juice!<\/p>\n

\"organic<\/a>Dairy<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s recommended to consume 3 cups a day.<\/p>\n

What counts as a serving?
\nOne serving equals 1 cup milk, 1 container (8 oz.) yogurt<\/a>, 1-1\/2 oz. cheese.<\/p>\n

Healthiest choices?
\nIt\u2019s best to choose low-fat (2% or 1% products) or fat-free (skim milk) dairy products. These products are significantly lower in calories and fat.<\/p>\n

This information simply provides you with the basics of having a healthy diet. For more information on eating with the food groups as your guide, check out the food guide pyramid<\/a> at MyPyramid.gov.<\/p>\n

Via EatRight <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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