What is the food pyramid?

Fats, oils and sweets
In the food pyramid, this group includes butter, candy, desserts, pop, salad dressing and cream. These foods are often called "empty calories" because they offer little nutritional value. Products in this category should be used sparingly.

Milk
Things that go moo are milk, cheese and yogurt. The proposal is served every day, around 3 cups a day, low-fat dairy. In meat such as chicken, fish, eggs, nuts andBeans are an important source of iron and zinc, so try to eat 2-3 servings a day. Nuts and seeds are also a great source of antioxidants, vitamin E.

Vegetables
Vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins and fiber and contain "good carbs" and nutrients to combat the disease. Romaine lettuce, spinach and parsley among vegetables more full of nutrients and low in carbohydrates. Check the yellow and green vegetables as a source of antioxidant beta-carotene and broccoli andLeaf vegetables with vitamin C. The new recommended daily dose is 2 ½ cups per day.

Fruit
The fruits have their fair share of vitamins, so try to eat two cups a day. Low-carb options are oranges, tangerines, peaches, grapes, cherries and berries. Citrus fruits are young people full of vitamin C, essential for healthy teeth, bones and skin. Blueberries are one of the best sources of antioxidants, which fight disease and help you see and hearyounger.

Grains
Most of the food pyramid is dedicated to pasta made from foods such as bread wheat, corn, wheat, oats, rice, cereals, and the recommended daily dose. 6 to 11 servings, with at least half the grains.

Note: The recommended daily servings depend on both their state of health, size, diet, sex and age. A person on a diet of 2,000 calories per day, most of these food groups that a personon a diet of 1,200 calories per day. In order to plan meals begin with the right food group servings, use the interactive menu planner at the National Institutes of Health website.