Focus - Pyramid Power Pyramid Power Many countries and some health organizations have developed their own food guide pyramids. Most are strikingly similar.
Grain products form the basis for all healthy diet recommendations.
Forget the fad nonsense about carbohydrates making you fat. The U.S. pyramid shows 6-11 servings of carbohydrates as its base. Fruits and vegetables generally make up the next largest part of all pyramids. A minimum of five servings daily is recommended, but some health groups are now urging nine helpings per day. Beans, other legumes and nuts are also part of most pyramids.