You remember the food pyramid.  The US Department of Agriculture designed and revised this in 1992 to direct us how to eat: how much of each food group. Fat occupied the tip of the pyramind, fruits and vegetables the bottom. People complained it was difficult to understand. More important, this country has been focusing on obesity as a health issue, and a new symbol was needed.

Introducing the dinner plate! at  www.ChooseMyPlate.gov . you can get oodles of information about how to eat in a healthy manner. The plate icon is divided, with fruits and vegetables occupying about half, and grains, proteins and dairy the remainder.

There are seven guidelines to eating healthy. They include tips, such as balancing your calories and eating less, reducing portion size. Increase your fruits and vegetables, and make at least half your grains whole wheat. Choose fat-free or low-fat dairy products. Check out the labels on products and select those which have lower amounts of sodium. Finally, replace sugary drinks with water.

Simple is better, right?  Find out more by visiting the web site, and try out the plate concept to see if it makes eating healthy a little easier.