USDA's "My Plate" is the New Hotness

Nutrition Pyramid is Old and Busted; USDA's "My Plate" is the New Hotness.

On June 2 2011,  USDA and Michelle Obama made good on a plan to ditch the familiar nutrition pyramid in favor of a simple plate symbol as an educational tool for American children and families. In use by the government since 1992, the pyramid has never done a great job of illustrating how much of each food group to eat. Nor has it conveyed a couple essential details, for example: That brown rice is healthier than white rice, and grilled fish is a smarter choice than, say, bacon.

Overall, it'a all about balancing calories.  This is not just about keeping away from obesity, but more on a new lifestyle to eat and live healthy.
   
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, & frozen meals, & choose the foods with lower numbers.
      ●     Drink water instead of sugary drinks.  

Here are some recommendation from nutritionist Marissa Lippert

Proteins:
    Grilled Halibut with Mango-Avocado Salsa
    Miso-Glazed Salmon Steaks
    Seared Tuna with Olive Tapenade Vinaigrette and Arugula
    Grass-Fed Strip Steak with Spicy Hoisin Sauce and Cucumber Relish
    Chicken Skewers with Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto
Veggies:
    Roasted Carrots with Dill
    Peas and Pea Tendrils with Lemon Dressing
    Shaved Summer Squash Salad
    Simple Summer Spinach
    Sauteed Kale with Smoked Paprika

Come over to Rosemary Bites and try out some of the recommended meals !