The pyramids--it seems--are or are becoming a thing of the past. Is there something in particular about them that you disagree with ? I don't know if you are aware of this or not, but pryamids exist in multi-cultural plans (Mediterranean, Asian, Latin American, Kosher, Eastern European and the tried-and-true American). The last time I took a nutrition class there were about five Caucasians from the United States. More than half looked like their nutrition came from KFC or Burger King. Say no more! Say no more!!
The food pyramid. Don't know which one you guys mean, but I know only this one: basis: grains then fruit and veggies then meat/eggs/dairy then candy/butter when I looke on my food, it looks like this basis fruit/veggies/whole grains then dairy then eggs/sweets. (the dairy part is not much bigger then the eggs/sweets thingie) But when it comes to people that have totally unhealthy eating habbits, the classical food pyramid can be a good medium to stick to. For example in my internship in a 1st grade class in an international school in yemen, where all the yemeni kids ONLY ate chocolat for school snack and lunch, just because they were rich and they can afford it (compared to a regular yemeni families) the food pyramid is way better alternative. And another fact is, that if you prepare your food at home, don't eat fast food, the food pyramid is also not as bad, as if you stick to the food pyramid with burgers... right?
Interesting comparisons of the pyramids. I think a Kosher pyramid sounds rather offensive, IMHO. http://www.oldwayspt.org/pyramids/pyramids.html
I originally posted this back in Jan 2005...got it from www.vegsource.com VEGETABLES 3 or more servings a day Vegetables are packed with nutrients; they provide vitamin C, beta-carotene, riboflavin, iron, calcium, fiber, and other nutrients. Dark green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli, collards, kale, mustard and turnip greens, chicory, or bok choy are especially good sources of these nutrients. Dark yellow and orange vegetables such as carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin provide extra beta-carotene. Include generous portions of a variety of vegetables in your diet. Serving size: 1 cup raw vegetables, 1/2 cup cooked vegetables. WHOLE GRAINS 5 or more servings a day This group includes bread, rice, pasta, hot or cold cereal. corn, millet, barley, buglar, buckwheat groats, and tortillas. Build each of your meals around a hearty grain dish -- grains are rich in fiber and other complex carbohydrates, as well as protein, B vitamins, and zinc Serving size: 1/2 cup hot cereal, 1 ounce dry cereal, 1 slice bread FRUIT 3 or more servings a day Fruits are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and betacarotene. Be sure to include at least one serving each day of fruits that are high in vitamin C -- citrus fruits, melons, and strawberries are all good choices. Choose whole fruit over fruit juices, which do not contain very much fiber. Serving size: 1 medium piece of fruit, 1/2 cup cooked fruit, 4 ounces juice. LEGUMES 2 or more servings a day Legumes -- which is another name for beans, peas, and lentils -- are all good sources of fiber, protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and B vitamins. This group also includes chickpeas, baked and refried beans, soy milk, tempeh, and texturized vegetable protein. Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked beans, 4 ounces tofu or tempeh, 8 ounces soy milk.
Canada has the 'food rainbow' (we're a multicultural nation lol)... it has soooo many servings for grains(5-12)... I just can't eat that much grains...I don't like rice or bread or potatoes, so according to the rainbow I guess I'm unhealthy. The smaller numbers of servings are supposed to be for 'young children'....I feel pathetic that I'm eating what is recommended for a 'young child'.
