Tasty Tuesday

Food Pyramid
Grains: There are two kinds of grains. Whole grains and refined grains. Half of your grains should be whole grains, such as whole-wheat flour, oatmeal, and brown rice.

Vegetables: Make sure to eat a variety of veggies. Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C.

Fruits: Again eat a variety. Fruits are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid).

Milk: Choose low-fat or fat-free versions. Dairy is important as it provides or body with Calcium, potassium, and Vitamin D as it helps the body to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorous.

Meat & beans: Be sure to choose lean cuts of meat. Meats and beans provide many nutrients such as protein, B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and B6), vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium.

Oils: Most of your fats should come from fish, nuts, and vegetable oils. Avoid saturated fats. Limit fat solids such as butter, margarine, and lard. AVOID trans-fats.

Salt and sugars: Use moderation.

For more information check out mypyramid.gov. This were I got all the above information. Hey I am learning too! :)