The so-called Food Pyramid was thought through and developed through the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture and the US Department of Health. Experts involved in the creation of the Pyramid, set as their goal to make it a kind of optical instrument that everyone could use to bring a healthy foundation under their food. The food pyramid or, in other words, the food pyramid, is a very flexible practical guide to proper nutrition, which can be based on all healthy people aged two years and older. The food pyramid includes all major groups of foods, while indicating how much daily consumption should be measured. However, most children need much less calories than it is indicated in the Pyramid of Nutrition.
Group 1. Cereals
According to the Pyramid of Nutrition, 6-11 servings of cereals should be present daily in our diet. For one portion in this case, one piece of bread or half a tea cup of pasta is taken. These products are a good source of energy, virtually devoid of fats, and contain a high percentage of natural fibers. Prefer rice, pasta, bread and cereal in general. This group of products is the basis of the Food Pyramid.
Group 2. Vegetables
As the Pyramid points out, for healthy eating we need to have 3-5 servings of vegetables (better fresh) every day. One portion can be considered a full cup of raw vegetables, or half a cup of boiled tea. Vegetables are natural sources of vitamins and metals, which are so essential for our health. Prefer carrots, corn, green beans and fresh peas.
Group 3. Fruits
As the Food Pyramid says, for proper nutrition our body needs to give 2-4 servings of fruit a day. One serving means 1 fresh fruit, half a tea cup of compote or fruit juice. Fruits - as well as vegetables - are considered the best natural sources of vitamins and metals. Give preference to apples, bananas, oranges and pears.
Group 4. Dairy products
In accordance with the Pyramid, rational food wants to see on our table daily two or three servings of dairy products. One serving in this case is one cup of milk 2% fat, one cup of yogurt or one piece of cheese the size of a matchbox. A group of dairy products is rich in calcium and vitamin D, which are necessary for good condition of our bones and teeth. Prefer milk, cheese and yoghurt.
Group 5. Meat, fish, beans, nuts
Most of the products of this group are of animal origin. In a day we need to eat two or three servings of food from this food group. One serving will be equivalent to one chicken thigh, one tea cup of a string bean or one egg. All food included in this group of food pyramids is very rich in proteins, which are necessary for us to develop our muscular system. Prefer beef, fish, chicken, eggs and beans.
Group 6. Fats, oils and sweets
All food from this group of food pyramids is rich in fat and sugar. They have very little nutritional value (although they taste good), and therefore they should be consumed very moderately, enjoying them only in special cases. This group of products is the top of the Food Pyramid.
As for the percentage of products, the Food Pyramid advises you to build your daily diet according to the following scheme:
Proteins
This is the building material of the body. Proteins create, restore and preserve the tissues of our body. Their consumption should be 10-12% of
Carbohydrates
The main role of carbohydrates is to supply our body with energy, a "fuel" for each of its functions. According to the Pyramid, in rational nutrition, 55-60% of the total caloric energy of the day should be obtained from carbohydrates.
Fats
Fats are also needed for our body, as they help in building cells, maintain a stable temperature of our body, transport vitamins into it. However, according to the Food Pyramid, the amount of fat should not exceed 30% of the total number of calories we receive daily from food.