Food Pyramid For A Healthy Diet

We generally remain really confused when we plan to decide what the perfect diet is for us. We know that we all are different people and one diet can’t suit all of us, what we don’t know all of us require a mix of all nutrients.

Choosing food intelligently from the universal food pyramid can be the answer to our question. Below we would discuss the different levels of our food pyramid; we would also discuss why all these are important for our health.

Vegetables:

We often neglect the importance of vegetables in our diet. Veggies are rich in nutrient and provide the necessary nutrients to our bodies. It is suggested for people to have around 1200 calorie in a day; they should consume 3 servings of veggies. If you are following a 1500 calorie diet, 4 serving should be taken, if you want a 2000 calorie diet eat 5 servings of vegetables. One serving is made of on cup.

Fruit:

Besides veggies fruits should be an important part of our diet. Similar to veggies you have to decide your fruit servings based on the number of calories in your diet. If you are on a 1200 calories diet you should take 2 servings, if you need 1600 calorie take 3 servings; and for those who need 2000 calories you should have 4 servings of fruits. One serving is equal to one cup of chopped fruit.

Grain :

Grains are the support or base of the pyramid and is a very important part of our diet. If you are on 1200 calorie diet take 4 ounce of grains, 5 ounce for 1600 calories 6 ounces for a diet consisting 2000 calories.

Dairy Products :

Dairy products are measured in cups, have 2 cups on a 1200 calorie diet, 3 cups for 1600 and 2000 calories diet. One cup of yogurt or milk will assure you get one serving of dairy, in case of solid milk products have an ounce and half of cheese etc.

Meat :

Meat provides protein and helps in building muscles in our body. 3 ounce is sufficed for 1200 calories diet, 5 ounces for a 1600 and 6 ounces for people on a 2000 calories diet. You can have an ounce of lean meat, egg, one cup of beans (dried) and peanut butter (1 tbs)

Fats :

Fat forms the pinnacle of the food pyramid, fats which comprise of oil should be minimal in your diet.