Are you anything like me, and your goal is to lose
weight BUT you do not see changes just with increased physical activity? Then
let’s try reducing portions and servings may help, while still using the
pyramid as a guide.
Choose My Plate Website
Food-A-Pedia
- 6 oz. lean meat/protein
- 5 servings grains
- 3 servings fruit
- 4 or more servings vegetables
- 2 servings dairy (low fat preferred)
Thanks
to the fabulous new “Food Plate”, I’ve found some pretty amazing tools for
success. Check these tips out and tell me what YOU think.
Balancing
Calories
:
- Enjoy your food, but eat less.
- Avoid oversized portions.
Foods
to Increase
:
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
- Make at least half your grains whole grains.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
Foods
to Reduce
:
- Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
