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!