June 2005
New Food Pyramid
June is a perfect time of year to begin eating in harmony with the new food guide pyramid. Released last month , the new food pyramid places more focus on fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, both cereals and breads. The tip most part of the pyramid is where we find sweets—sugars, not totally denied but most certainly very limited. Details on the new food pyramid can be found at this web site: MyPyramid.gov.
Today more than ever, before Americans are experiencing obesity, lethargy, and myriads of health issues that can be directly connected with too much sugar
intake and too little exercise. The nation’s nutritionists recognized this tremendous health hazard and revised the published guideline for daily food intake. Research and experience has proven over the past few years that the anti-oxidants found in fresh fruits and vegetables are valuable deterrents for hypertension, hyper cholesterol, and immune deficiency problems.
June is peak time for many delicious vegetables and fruits to be available. Butter peas, strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, and broccoli are ready. Roadside stands and farmers’ markets are full of such tasty bargains. Soon the blueberries and blackberries will be displayed. Health conscience people will take advantage of this time of plenty and store some of these goodies up for next winter. A vacuum seal machine really makes the freezing process simple and certainly preserves the freshness of fruits and vegetables, locking in all that great nutrition. Whether or not you choose to preserve more for later, June is ideal time for enjoying healthy choices in abundance.