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Food Pyramid

Even the government has caught on to the idea that a healthy eating plan is not one-size-fits-all. We all have different nutrient needs, different ... Read More »

Pyramid for Preschoolers

One of my nephews sneered at broccoli until my sister started calling it a "tree" -- all of a sudden, broccoli was interesting. Sometimes, parents ... Read More »

Try the Biggest Loser 4-3-2-1 Food Pyramid

There's more than one food pyramid out there. While the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) spends gazillions to advocate their MyPyramid, ... Read More »

Educate your kids to be healthy

Teaching your child to read food labels builds a foundation for better choices as they mature and start grazing the hot lunch line, a friend's pantry ... Read More »

Seniors get a new food pyramid

Seniors recently got their very own food pyramid from the USDA, one that focuses specifically on the nutritional needs of the over-70 set. Focusing on ... Read More »

The honest food guide: the honest truth about what we should eat

Yesterday we mentioned that we're not eating enough fruits and veggies -- a finding based on the USDA's MyPyramid food guide, the 2005 replacement to ... Read More »

Try as we may, we're still not eating enough fruit and veggies

I have the best intentions when I purchase organic produce at my local co-op. I envision preparing gorgeous salads or just reaching for a piece of ... Read More »