NEWS: The Food Pyramid Becomes A Food Plate

We loved the old food pyramid. But not everyone likes to read charts as much as we do, or count off the number of fruit, veggie and grain servings. The original food pyramid, launched by the USDA in 1992, included the four food groups stacked in the shape of a pyramid with the number of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eat 1.5 Ounces Of Healthy Nuts

Seven nuts are heart healthy; but walnuts are the healthiest of all (photo courtesy © Superior Nut Company).   Many of us have been told to steer clear of nuts: They’re high in calories and full of fat. Ah, but it’s good, heart-healthy fat. The American Heart Association recommends eating four 1.5-ounce (about a handful)…
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