10 Tips on Weight Loss

If you want to lose weight, the general food pyramid guidelines are to cut down on sugar, refined foods and saturated fat and move your body for at least 30 minutes a day.  FoodPyramid.com gives you 10 tips that may inspire you to reach your goals!
1. Illustrate the weight that [...]

Cancer – Healthy Diet and Habits

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US, exceeded by heart diseases. Cancer is expected to be the leading cause of death in a couple of years, but we can change this trend by following the food pyramid and starting a healthier life style. If we follow the food pyramid guidelines [...]

Healthy body with Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel has a body that many people would die for. It’s well trained and looks healthy. So what’s her secret? She reveals for the British Glamour, that the main secret for her well-trained body is her personal trainer, Jason Walsh.  She also makes sure to do some physical activity every day, just like the [...]

Healthy body with Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz, soon turning 38, has a toned body that looks very healthy. We often see the star actress on pictures surfing, hiking, snow boarding and golfing. She simply loves outdoor activities which helps her stay in shape. This way she makes sure to move her body for at 30 minutes a day, recommended by [...]

Zinc – Health Benefits

Zinc plays an important role in your immune system. Best sources of  Zinc from the food pyramid include salmon, chicken, lamb, pork and beef. If you are a vegetarian you will probably get less Zinc. Make sure to get enough Zinc from other parts of the food pyramid or through Zinc supplements, especially during winter [...]

The Essential Nutrients

If you want to feel good and be able to perform both physically and mentally, you need to get enough of the Essential Nutrients, according to the food pyramid guideline. The body can not function without the essential nutrients and amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. We have to get these essential nutrients from [...]

How to Build Muscles

If you want to build muscles there are some things you should be aware of before you start. Vigorous activities  use up more calories per hour so you need to balance your diet and exercise, according to the food pyramid guidelines. Here are a few pointers that can help you reaching your goals.
Eat 5-6 [...]

2010 Dietary Guidelines and the Food Pyramid

Food guidelines have been around for many years. The latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines dates back to 2005, and it is now time for new guidelines. MyPyramid is a food pyramid that reflects the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines.
The Dietary Guidelines are jointly issued and updated  by the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]

Michelle Obama – How to fight Obesity

Tips from the First Lady Michelle Obama on how to make changes towards a new and healthier lifestyle.
Focus on Moving Your Body
Michelle Obama pointed out that not everyone is interested in sports, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t focus on fitness. Fitness can be as simple as to make sure that you move your [...]

Unprocessed Foods – The healthiest choice

If you suggest natural foods to someone who has been dieting, you may see a queasy look on their face. Not too many people like what they think of as natural food. Unprocessed foods are certainly the healthiest foods we can eat, but unless you grow your own foods, they are bound to have come [...]

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