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The Dietary Guidelines describe a healthy diet
as one that
- Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free
or low-fat milk and milk products;
- Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts;
and
- Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium),
and added sugars.
MyPyramid helps individuals use the
Dietary Guidelines to:
- Make smart choices from every food group.
- Find balance between food and physical activity.
- Get the most nutrition out of calories.
- Stay within daily calorie needs.
*The recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines and in MyPyramid
are for the general public over 2 years of age. MyPyramid is not
a therapeutic diet for any specific health condition. Individuals
with a chronic health condition should consult with a health care
provider to determine what dietary pattern is appropriate for
them.
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Cool Summer Recipes!
Peach Freeze:
Prep time: 1 to 2 hours
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1 c. sliced peaches (they can be either fresh or canned)
- 1 tsp. sugar
Utensils:
- ice cube tray
- blender (You'll need help from your adult assistant.)
- serving dishes
Directions:
- Pour the milk into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid.
- Pop the "milk cubes" out of the tray and put them into the blender. Then put the peaches and sugar into the blender.
- Put the lid on the blender and blend on high speed until everything is all mixed together and very smooth.
- Pour your Perfect Peachy Freeze into serving dishes and serve right away.
Serves: 3; Serving size: 4 oz. (1/2 cup)
Nutritional analysis (per serving): 65 calories, 2 g protein, 0 g fat, 15 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 1 mg cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 53 mg calcium, 0.3 mg iron Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Strawberry Bars:
Prep time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 c. flour
- 1 c. rolled oats
- 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
- 1/3 c. light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. strawberry jam
Utensils:
- oven (You'll need help from your adult assistant.)
- large bowl
- square (8" X 8") pan coated with nonstick spray
- large spoon
- knife
- measuring cups and spoons
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
- In a large bowl, mix everything together except the strawberry jam.
- Measure out 2 cups of this mixture. Leave the rest in the bowl, and set it aside.
- Take the 2 cups of the mixture and press it into the bottom of the
pan. You can use your hands or a spoon. Make sure you cover the entire
bottom of the pan!
- Using a large spoon, spread the strawberry jam on top of the mixture in the pan. Spread it evenly all over.
- Take the mixture that was left in the bowl, and spread it over the strawberry jam. Press it down lightly.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Cut the bars into 12 squares to eat and share!
Serves: 12, Serving size: 1 square
Nutritional analysis (per serving): 211 calories, 2 g protein, 9 g fat, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 mg cholesterol, 126 mg sodium, 16 mg calcium, 0.9 mg iron Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
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