Quote:
Originally posted by CarolinaCutie
Well... it's the difference between Fritos corn chips and a serving of brown rice 
There are a lot of processed carbohydrates that should really fall under the fats and sweets category, but not everyone thinks of them in that way. One example would be a bowl of Cocoa Puffs compared to a bowl of Bran Flakes (although I sure know which one I'D choose). Even like.. the difference between a biscuit and a piece of whole wheat bread. Yeah... they are both bread, right? But a biscuit is basically carbs, fat, and maybe a few nutrients, while a piece of whole wheat bread typically offers more B vitamins, dietary fiber, etc. with less calories and saturated fat.
It's like a "more BANG for your caloric buck" theory... we call it nutrient density.
I think the new food pyramid is a good thing. It leaves less open for interpretation and gives more instruction on what exactly is good for you! I do hope that the USDA picks up the changes.
OK, OK, sorry... back to James and fitness questions 
|
I think it's a great thing - I'm not a huge fan of white bread, chips and all that stuff anyways, and eat more wheat bread than any other kinds. The old food pyramid was so outdated, it had become a bit of a joke with the servings it suggested.