I was listening to the News last night, and caught some FDA Official speaking about the changing of the contents of the 'official' Food Pyramid that was in fact, he said, timely. Contrary to the mainstream of current thought who point out that the 'better' Food Pyramid was known for the last 30 years.

So with grains and cereals at the top of the Pryramid, it was known in the past that Wonder Bread or any white bread or any Cereal, no matter how much sugar was in it would be classified as being part of the Grain-Cereal Group. Now they are saying , Whole Grains and Whole Wheat Breads and Cereals should make up that top part of the Food Pyramid.

It's funny actually. Our nation has the most overweight people of anywhere on the Planet. White Bread has no nutritional value. (They have to add vitamins to make it 'Whole'). It will just make you 'whole' or I should say a 'whole' lot fatter. All these new low-Carb meals that have been added to many Restaurant Menus will not turn the tide of the 'Fat ' problem either.

People are still eating tons of sugar and do not realize it. I see that most people are buying the low-fat or non-fat yogurts, or non-fat food items. If you look at the content disclosures on the packages, you will find that one small 6 ounce yogurt cup has up to 37 grams of sugar. Many wonder why they can't lose weight. It's the sugar , Sweetie! Sugar turns to fat! If you add 'calorie-no value' foods like White Bread and junk food like Pringles(can't understand why they don't eat 'real' potato chips--they taste so much better--you'll get fat on either type anyway!) you will only get fatter! Sugar and White bread, and even Pringles are all 'processed' foods, and it is they way they break down in your system, that contributes to turning into fat on your dear little body.

The bottom line is if people really did stick to the (New) Food Pyramid, it is not only healthier, but probably leaner as well. The rest of the Food Pyramid we all know about....it's the fruits and vegetables and dairy.

Now that I have made myself hungry, I think I'll go down to the Kitchen for a midnight snack.....hmmm, maybe some chocolate.........