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The USDA MyPlate Food Group Gallery page shows lists of foods for each of the five food groups. Hyperlinked foods show pictures of a specific amount in cup-equivalents (for fruits, vegetables, or dairy) and ounce-equivalents (for grains and protein foods).
- Vegetables
What is the USDA MyPlate Vegetable Group? The MyPlate...
- Healthy Eating on a Budget
The USDA MyPlate Healthy Eating on a Budget includes three...
- Print Materials
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- Toolkits
USDA MyPlate has nutrition information toolkits for...
- Beans, Peas, and Lentils
Foods eaten from the Protein Foods Group. 3½ ounces chicken....
- Vegetables
Example foods from the protein foods group are meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts, and seeds. In general, 1 ounce counts as 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, 1/4 cup cooked beans, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, or 1/2 ounce of nuts or seeds. Find the right amount for you by getting your MyPlate Plan.
Sep 17, 2021 · Types of Meat (With Pictures) Here is a list of types of meat with their picture and other useful facts. #1 Type of Meat: White Meat. Let’s look at the different types of meat that fall into the “white meat” category, starting with one of the most popular types of meat – chicken. Chicken
- Pulses
- Other Vegetable Protein
- Fish
- Oil-Rich Fish
- White Fish and Shellfish
- Shark, Swordfish and Marlin
Pulses are things like beans, peas and lentils. They’re a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals and are naturally very low in fat. They count towards your five a day but only as one portion, no matter how much you eat. Pulses are great for bulking out things like soups, casseroles and meat sauces. They add extra flavour and texture and mean y...
Other vegetable-based sources of protein include tofu, bean curd and mycoprotein and Quorn. They are full of protein, low in fat and can be used in place of meat in most recipes.
Fish is a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Aim to eat at least two portions of fish every week, one of which should be oil-rich (one portion is around 140g). Choose from fresh, frozen or tinned fish.
Oil-rich fish like salmon and mackerel contain omega 3 fatty acids which keep our hearts healthy and are a good source of vitamins A and D. Oil-rich fish can contain low levels of pollutants that can build up in the body, so most of us shouldn’t eat more than four portions a week. There is extra advice to follow if you are pregnant, trying to get p...
White fish includes fish like haddock, plaice, coley, cod, skate and hake. It’s low in fat, contains important vitamins and minerals and a great alternative to meat. Choose fresh, frozen or tinned white fish, but remember smoked fish or fish tinned in brine can be high in salt so always check the labelbefore you buy.
Adults shouldn’t eat more than one portion of swordfish, shark or marlin per week. Children, pregnant women and women who are trying to get pregnant shouldn’t eat swordfish as it contains more mercury than other fish.
The key to eating well is to enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from each of the five food groups. These five food groups make up the Australian guide to healthy eating (see right). Foods are grouped together because they provide similar amounts of the key nutrients of that food group.
USDA invites you to update to MyPlate. It’s the modern way to eat better every day. It’s easy to use, customizable, based on science, and an overall great way to enjoy healthier eating. Launched in 2011, MyPlate’s symbol is a simple visual reminder to choose a variety of foods throughout the day and throughout the week.
Food lists grouped by category. Fruits. Vegetables. Seafood. Dairy. Mushrooms. Grains. Meat. Spices. Nuts. Greens. Sweets. Oils and Sauces. Beverages. Soups. Baked Products. Fast Foods. Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes. Baby Foods. Sorted food groups. Nutrition charts and diagrams for food groups and lists.
