Tom Yum

Starting from the top of the pyramid and moving downward, I will analyze my diet according to the recommendations set by the food pyramid.

Sweets:
One packet of Splenda

Beans/Nuts:
None

Oils/Salad Dressing/Mayo:
Probably more than 2-3 servings from the tabouli and lamb, maybe 4-5 servings?

Low-fat dairy:
3 servings (2 cups milk for breakfast cereal, slice of cheese on cheeseburger).

Seafood/Poultry/Lean Meat:
3 eggs (low-cholesterol, egg product), lamb, 90% lean beef on the cheese burger. I probably exceeded the number of servings, but this is expected to help with the training I do.

Grains:
1.5 cups of Kashi cereal, pita bread, 2 hamburger buns. About 5 servings. This is 2 servings less than the recommended daily amount.

Vegetables & Fruits:
Tabouli (maybe 3 servings?), two oranges and an apple. That's 6 servings. This is just 2 servings short of the recommended daily amount.

My diet never consists of the same things every day so this, is just a snapshot at a typical day's eating. Some days include way more fruits and vegetables or a little more bread/grain.

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I've always considered myself a healthy eater. For the most part, I'd say this is true but according to the food pyramid, I need to add more beans/nuts to my diet (I normally eat them 2-3 times per week, but need to add them daily). I need to add atleast 2 more servings of grains and fruits & vegetables as well.

How does your diet stack up to the food pyramid?

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