Hard to believe, but something as simple as the food pyramid is controversial. Most, not all, nutrition professionals disagree with the U.S. government's pyramid. Below, I have listed a few other alternatives -- all from credible sources: Harvard, Mediterranean Diet, and Dr. Weil. By clicking on each graphic, it will take you to the details of each.

Here's the scoop: For my presentations, I abandon every pyramid. I use the house (something we can all relate to) as the metaphor for a healthy lifestyle
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Ken Leebow's Food Hosue
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U.S. Government Food Pyramid
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Harvard's Food Pyramid
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Mediterranean Pyramid
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Dr. Weil's Food Pyramid