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| The healthiest vegetables are always green. Greens are undoubtedly healthy, but vegetables and fruits in other colors—red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple—all bring different nutrients to the table. You’ll get the most antioxidants, vitamins and minerals if you keep your plate colorful. |
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing changes to the Food Guide Pyramid and the dietary guidelines that accompany it.
 The new recommendations reflect the fact that people who don’t exercise need to eat differently (that is, much less) from people who do exercise. The plan, in fact, includes 12 suggested calorie levels calculated on the basis of both age and activity level. The new pyramid will also clear up confusion about recommended serving sizes. A lot of people have been aware that they should eat about six or seven servings of grains per day, but does that mean half a cup of pasta, or two cups, equals one serving (it’s the former, but many people choose the latter)?
The revised Pyramid is scheduled to be released in 2005. The USDA is still soliciting comments on the recommendations and nothing is set in stone yet. Stay tuned.
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