Provide your body with the proper nutrients it needs
It helps you to regulate the number of calories you consume (helps control weight)
Limit your intake of fats and sugars unnecessary
Note that a healthy lifestyle involves more than just a single diet, regular exercise is also very important.
The food pyramid consists of four levels, which contain six basic food groups. These are distributed in the food pyramid as follows:
The base - Composed of breads and cereals
Second level - Composed of fruits and vegetables
Third level - Contains milk and dairy products and protein (meat, poultry, beans and nuts)
Top - Composed of oils and fats
The base of the pyramid, most of which is where the majority of your diet should come from. On a daily basis, your diet should consist of 6-11 daily servings of grain. Favorite foods in this group include whole grain breads, cereals, rice and pasta.
The second level, and the next great part of your daily diet consists of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables provide your body with fiber, vitamins and minerals you need. Plants with improved nutritional impact are dark in color: such as dark green leafy or orange (carrots). Fruit juices are not the fruits. They mainly contain sugar and are limited nutritional value.
Milk and milk products, and the level of protein provides your body with calcium, protein (obviously), iron and zinc. When choosing protein, choose lean meats and poultry. Milk (and dairy products) should be low-fat or fat-free.
The top of the pyramid and the smaller section represents these foods in moderation since they are only very limited nutritional value. However, it is possible to learn the group by incorporating criteria in the protein group. Fish and nuts contain healthy unsaturated fats, which are also found in vegetable oils. When using the USDA food pyramid as a guide, you can see that a typical meal should be ~ 35% grain, vegetables ~ 20% and ~ 15% each fruit, protein, milk and dairy products, with limited amounts of fat and oil.
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