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January 12, 2005
A New Food Pyramid
The US government has revised their food pyramid to include more whole grains, less sugar and encourage exercise in an attempt to stem the growing rate of obesity.
I think the new plan is great (although I wonder how effective it will be). For about six months now, I've been trying to eat more whole grains, less saturated fat and less sugar to help lower my cholesterol. Despite the strange looks I get from my coworkers in the cafeteria when I bust out my turkey taco salad, wheat berries and chicken, or some of Teresa's home-made hummus, I'm loving my new eating lifestyle. I haven't lost any significant weight, but that's most likely because I don't exercise much.
If you're interested in learning the benefits of a diet rich in vegetables, grains and exotic-sounding soy products (like tempeh), I recommend reading Eat, Drink and Be Healthy from the Harvard School of Medicine. I may never want another burger again.