Eating Well

Food or diet pyramids were developed as a tool to help you eat better. The pyramids suggest that when foods from are eaten in the right quantities, it will form the foundation of a healthy diet.

In the United States, the “Food Guide Pyramid” was originally developed by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, but a new pyramid, “MyPyramid” emerged with the release of the United States Dietary Guidelines in 2005. Numerous other countries also have their own versions of food pyramids. Most have similar basic principles and emphasize variety and moderation.

What you may not know is that the majority of food pyramids also suggest eating peanuts. In fact, peanuts are recommended daily if not at every meal.

Take a look inside the different pyramids to see how peanuts should be selected to help you improve your diet each day.

USDA MyPyramid
Harvard Healthy Eating Pyramid
Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
Asian Diet Pyramid
Latin American Pyramid
Vegetarian Food Pyramid