The Food Pyramid

I often am asked about the food pyramid and whether I think that is the way we should be eating. In a word, no. The food pyramid says you need 6-11 servings of grains per day. This my friends is crazy. It's like giving you permission to eat all of the carbs that you want. Not a good idea!

The bottom line is that if you eat 6-11 servings of grains per day you will feel bloated, you will gain weight, and you will end up with ill health. Guess where the food pyramid came from - di you guess the government?? Yes, that is where it is from. They have changed it a bit now and instead of having grains at the bottom they have gone with a vertical look with everything pointing to the top. They still are recommending a large number of grains. Why do you think that is?

While they recommend vegetables, they recommend them by age and the max is 5 servings per day. This is OK if you get 4-5 servings of fruit in a day as well.

Some of you may be asking the question as to whether you need more fiber from grains. What you should do is get your fiber from fruits and vegetables. They are a way better source of fiber than grains.