The New MyPlate
Eating right seems so complicated! Calories and carbs; vitamins and minerals; sodium and sugars; good fats and bad fats – sometimes it seems like you need to be a food scientist to keep track of it all. But making healthy choices can be simple with MyPlate – the new symbol for healthy eating. MyPlate is a simple visual guide to following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. With MyPlate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has summarized the advice of some of our country’s leading doctors, scientists and nutrition experts. MyPlate encourages all of us to eat nutrient dense foods and to achieve ‘calorie balance’ for a healthy weight and better overall health. Learn all about MyPlate and how it can help you take steps towards better health. Click here to read more…