Health and fitness awareness

 You can definitely customize your dining options with the MyPyramid food groups, but you can't assume there's one size that fits all. It is your job to choose the foods in this food pyramid wisely and strike a balance between food intake and physical activity. MyPyramid foods are designed for everyone from the age of two. This is not a therapeutic diet. If you have a specific health condition, always consult your doctor for the right diet plan.

The recommended amount of food we eat is measured in ounces and cups. When you consider combination of grains and meat, you should consider serving sizes in ounce. Recommendations for other groups, including milk, vegetables and fruits, are measured in cups. The amount required from each food group depends on gender, age, and physical activity.

Grain group: It consists of any food made from wheat, oats, barley, rice, cornmeal, or any other type of grain. There are two subgroups in the grains group - whole grains and refined grains. Examples of grain products are bread, oatmeal, omelettes, pasta, breakfast cereals, and semolina.

Vegetable group: Any vegetable, even if it is 100% vegetable juice, is considered from the vegetable group. It can be raw or cooked. It can also be fresh, canned, whole, ground, frozen, dried / dried, or chopped. This group is divided into five subgroups consisting of dark green peas, beans, starch, oranges, dried, and other vegetables. Some examples are broccoli, peas, lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, and celery.

Fruit group: You can consider any fruit in addition to 100% fruit juice as part of the fruit group. It can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried, whole, mashed or chopped. Some of the well-known fruits are apples, bananas, pears, apricots, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries.

Milk, Milk and Cheese Group: To be considered part of this group, foods must be made from milk and there must also be liquid dairy products. Most of the products in this group should be fat-free or low-fat. Some examples of foods in this group are liquid milk, flavored milk, milk, and frozen yogurt.

Meat, fish, eggs, poultry, dried beans and dried fruits: Foods that are part of this large group are foods made from meat, fish, eggs, poultry seeds, dried beans or peas, and nuts. The foods you choose for poultry and meat should be low-fat or low-fat. Nuts, fish and seeds contain healthy oils, so it is wise to choose these foods frequently over meat and poultry. Examples of foods in this group are beef, pork, chicken, lentils, beans, and beans. (A kind of bean)

Group of oils: Oils are fats that turn into a liquid at room temperature. The oils also come from fish and various plants. Some oils are used as flavors, such as sesame oil. Examples of foods from the group of oils include canola oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, mayonnaise, soft margarine without trans fats, and some salad dressings. Here's a comprehensive look at MyPyramid foods. By eating the right portions of each group, you can ensure that you are getting the right amount of nutrition.