The Food Pyramid

Most of us can remember the infamous "Food Pyramid" from our earlier years, but rarely do we remember the details.

So here's a refresher....

The Food Groups

*Grains
*Vegetables 

*Fruits 

*Oil

*Milk

*Meat & Beans



Tips:

Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. 

Make at least half of your grains whole grains. 

Make your protein lean.

Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
Oils can provide essential nutrients.

Check out http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/  for more facts on the food groups.