A while back I wrote a post and included the 'new food pyramid' This is one which was developed by an organisation called Fitness First. Details are available on their website: http://www.fitnessfirst.com.au/healthy-eating/the-new-food-pyramid/
There are a few schools of thought around what the healthy food pyramid should look like. Back in the day it looked more like this:
The most obvious change is the whole grains, which have now moved from the bottom of the pyramid (eat most) to third from the top, in the newer model I follow.
A recent NZ Herald article http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11451171 stated that 'The Healthy Eating Pyramid has had it's first update in 15 years'. This is the model that they discussed:
While I agree with the placement of vegetables, I have an issue with the order of the remaining categories. I have a firm belief that proteins and healthy fats should rate higher (sit lower on the pyramid) than cereals or grains. You will also notice that junk food / treats are not featured on this pyramid. Apparently they no longer exist - however I'm pretty certain that they do exist and feature in most diets (a little unrealistic to assume that we will never have treats!). It is a pretty pyramid, but I'm not convinced it is right for me.
I guess there is no right or wrong answer. At the end of the day we each need to decide for ourselves what we should put into our own bodies. We are all individuals and what suits one person may not suit another. Guidance is good, but it's up to us to make choices we can live with.
Please note: The opinions in this blog are my own based on my own research and experience. I am not an expert Nutrition Advisor or qualified Doctor (although these days you almost need to be in order to take good care of yourself). Please, do seek advice from a trusted health care professional should you wish to talk to someone about nutrition and healthy eating :-)
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