Nothing too special tonight – it just felt too hot to think about making dinner. Vermonters don’t do well above 85 degrees. Here was tonight’s menu:
Veggie burgers on whole wheat buns
Salad – mixed greens, beets, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers (I cut up a ton the other day and have them ready to go at a moment’s notice)
Sliced apples
On Thursday of this week, a new version of the food guide pyramid will be released – a version that is no longer in the shape of a pyramid. The food guide pyramid has long been criticized as confusing and not consumer friendly despite tweaks periodically over the years. This new version, to be unveiled by Michelle Obama, will be in the shape of a plate and will likely match the plate discussed in VUES classrooms this year during national nutrition month. It is said to focus on a few key messages including enjoying food but eating less, choosing water over sugary drinks, filling half of your plate with vegetables, and choosing low fat dairy foods. Stay tuned!