the FOOD Pyramid Steps to a healthier you
Eating Right Every Day Choosing the right foods helps you feel better Eating a good diet keeps you healthier
The Food Pyramid Steps to a healthier you GRAINSVEGETABLESFRUITSOILSMILKMEAT & BEANS
Grains Make half of your grains whole Great Grains! Whole-wheat flour Cracked wheat Oatmeal Whole cornmeal Brown rice
Vegetables Vary your veggies Very Cool Veggies! Broccoli Spinach Carrots Cauliflower Mushrooms Green beans
Fruits Focus on fruits Fresh Fruit! Apples Bananas Grapes Peaches Oranges
Oils Know your fats Only a Little Oil Olive oil Canola oil Sunflower oil Margarine Butter Mayonnaise (food containing oil)
Milk Get your calcium rich foods Magnificent Milk! Milk Cheese Yogurt Pudding
Meat and Beans Go lean on protein Mighty Meats and Beans! Chicken Turkey Beef Pork Fish Beans and nuts
Discretionary Calories Extras for luxury foods Provide bonus calories to give you energy Use for: Eating more of the foods on the list Eating higher calorie food Eat more than advised, and you will gain weight
Eat Well and Stay Healthy! Use the MyPyramid Worksheet provided by the USDA
Conclusion Follow the Pyramid Steps for a healthier you!