I disagree with this article. Most of us do not eat enough protein in a day, especially those who are active. I also do not see the average american including porterhouse steaks, salmon and lentils in there daily diet! Depending on activity levels and goals we need one half to one gram of protein per pound of body weight to maintain normal body function and build lean muscle mass.

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/green/how-much-protein-do-you-really-need-2523319/

As if fair food wasn’t bad enough, someone had to come up with this!

http://www.wfsb.com/story/15250010/tasty-treat-fried-butter-on-a-stick

Good article about restaurant eating. Great tips at the end of the article

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232364.php

1 Cup – frozen, no sugar added strawberry, peach, mango, pineapple

1/4 Cup – Frozen spinach

1/4 Cup – frozen sweet potatoes

1/2 scoop – vanilla whey protein

1 Cup – unsweetened almond milk

5 – whole walnuts

Toss it all in the blender and drink up!  It really is good.

The USDA announced the change of the food pyramid to the food plate.   While there are still cons to the new adaptation, as the many opinions voiced so far show, it is still a good tool for teaching young children the importance of good nutrition.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/02/us-usa-food-usda-idUSTRE7514AC20110602