Harvard is taking on the US government by challenging the new version of the USDA’s new “plate” version of the food guide pyramid. Which do you agree with & why??
Amy’s Opinion:
*USDA’s – Not specific enough, contains dairy (ugh..) & does not include exercise
*Harvard’s Plate– Includes water, states to limit dairy, avoids sugary drinks, states to avoid cured meats like bacon as they contain nitrates & nitrites, admits that french fries are NOT a vegetable and says to STAY ACTIVE!
*Harvard’s Pyramid – LOVE that the bottom of the pyramid is all about daily exercise & weight control!!! I also really like that they advise taking a daily multivitamin plus extra vitamin D. Overall this is my favorite!
The USDA’s plate does not address fats which are not all bad. I really like Harvard’s Plate…as I like the plate icon as we eat of a plate not so much a pyramid and I think the plate is a more useful tool for meal planning. Thank you for sharing!