November 10, 2009
photo credit: rick manwaring The first food pyramids were designed in the early 1990s as a nutrition education tool aimed at helping the average person choose a healthier diet. The idea was that the pyramid embodied the ideal diet in a simple picture and that following the recommendations contained in the pyramid would guide consumers in choosing and [...]
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November 5, 2009
photo credit: Teleyinex Eating well is about understanding food and nutrition and making food choices that support a healthy diet. Eating well is a lifestyle choice that should be simple and sustainable. Unfortunately in today’s world making healthy food choices can be challenging and confusing. Despite the obesogenic environment that we find ourselves living in, [...]
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