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FOOD FOR THOUGHT By Michelle LaMantia:

FOOD FOR THOUGHT By Michelle LaMantia

Foods are divided into food groups: 1. Grains 2. Vegetables 3. Fruits 4. Milk 5. Meat and Beans :

Foods are divided into food groups: 1. Grains 2. Vegetables 3. Fruits 4. Milk 5. Meat and Beans

Grains Most people need to eat more whole-grain foods. Grains give your body energy. Cereal is an easy way to do this. Other foods include whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, brown rice and low-fat popcorn. :

Grains Most people need to eat more whole-grain foods. Grains give your body energy. Cereal is an easy way to do this. Other foods include whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, brown rice and low-fat popcorn.

Vegetables Most kids and adults do not get enough vegetables. Vegetables are rich in nutrients which help your body in different ways like digestion. Look for some dark green or orange vegetables – broccoli, spinach, lettuce, carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin.:

Vegetables Most kids and adults do not get enough vegetables. Vegetables are rich in nutrients which help your body in different ways like digestion. Look for some dark green or orange vegetables – broccoli, spinach, lettuce, carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin.

Fruits This is another food that a lot of people do not get enough of. Fruit is naturally low in fat and calories. Try eating fruit at meals and snack time to fit them in. Try fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits. Make sure the fruit juice you drink is 100% fruit juice.:

Fruits This is another food that a lot of people do not get enough of. Fruit is naturally low in fat and calories. Try eating fruit at meals and snack time to fit them in. Try fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits. Make sure the fruit juice you drink is 100% fruit juice.

Milk Kids need calcium from milk and milk products to help build strong bones. Choose calcium rich foods like yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, and milk.:

Milk Kids need calcium from milk and milk products to help build strong bones. Choose calcium rich foods like yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, and milk.

Meat and Beans These are high in protein. Your muscles, organs and immune system are mostly made of protein. Eat low-fat meat, chicken, turkey and fish. Also try more dry beans and peas. Nuts and seeds are also a good source of protein.:

Meat and Beans These are high in protein. Your muscles, organs and immune system are mostly made of protein. Eat low-fat meat, chicken, turkey and fish. Also try more dry beans and peas. Nuts and seeds are also a good source of protein.

Healthy Choices It is important to make healthful choices every day in order to have a healthy body. Eat a variety of foods from each food group every day. This will help ensure you are getting lots of vitamins and nutrients. :

Healthy Choices It is important to make healthful choices every day in order to have a healthy body. Eat a variety of foods from each food group every day. This will help ensure you are getting lots of vitamins and nutrients.