If Egyptians pyramids are wonders of the world USDA food guide pyramids sound to be wonders of weight loss.
What is a USDA food guide pyramid?
United States Department of Agriculture tells Americans how to eat healthy through the food pyramid with a version specially designed for children. USDA food pyramid is the best way to aid your weight loss program if you can’t bother counting your daily calories. This food pyramid is fashioned with a rainbow of colored, vertical bars representing the five food groups and the fats and oils. The pyramids gives you a portion size of more grains, adequate supply of fruits and veggies, milk products and meat with reduced amount of fats and oils.
Grains- 3 portions (3 ounce) of whole grains can be served daily. One slice of bread, half cup of pasta etc. are one ounce of pure digestive health.
Fruits and Vegetables- While 2-3 cups of vegetables are recommended you need to take at least one or two cups of fruits to stay healthy. Avoid starchy vegetables and sugared fruits for weight loss purpose. Eat more greens and eat fruits in lieu of desserts.
Dairy – You can get your daily supply of calcium and vitamins from 3 cups of milk. Use fat-free milk products to get calcium and lose weight.
Meat and Beans- Out of meat, poultry, fish, dried beans or peas, eggs, nuts and seeds consume lean and low-fat foods to lose weight. 5-6 ounce or equivalent portions are recommended in a day.
Fats and Oils- Ideally, you can have 5-6 tsps of fat a day. Restrict your fats to less than 100 calories a day!
By following this colorful pyramid of foods you never need to worry about malnutrition while eating a weight loss diet.
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