| The first food pyramid was developed in 1916 for | | | | are the next layer followed by fats, oils and sweets. |
| children. Over the years it has developed into the | | | | This is the level you would use the least. In reality there |
| pyramid most of us 'older' folks learned about in grade | | | | has not been much change in the food pyramid so |
| school. The pyramid we grew up with was developed | | | | there is no need to relearn the food basics. |
| in 1956 and has remained untouched until 1992. This | | | | Not to be outdone The Harvard School of Public |
| particular pyramid consisted of the four basic food | | | | Health offers their own Healthy Eating Pyramid which |
| groups | | | | includes among other things calcium and multivitamins. |
| 1: milk | | | | There is even a Healing Foods Pyramid from the |
| 2: meat | | | | University of Michigan which utilizes plant based |
| 3: Breads and | | | | alternatives. |
| 4: fruits and vegetables. | | | | These days the concept of a traditional food pyramid |
| Since my day though there have been some changes | | | | is being challenged constantly. The fact of the matter |
| to our beloved pyramid. | | | | remains that a healthy balanced diet full of vitamins, |
| Nowadays the base of the pyramid are grains, cereal | | | | minerals, proteins and grains will always benefit your |
| and pasta. Whole grains take the lead in this level. The | | | | health and well being when used with a low calorie diet |
| next level are the fruits and vegetables. Again | | | | this will also help promote safe weight loss. |
| organically grown are the best. Meat, poultry and milk | | | | |