Hi, it’s Kristen in New York. This week, a reader wonders what’s up with the food pyramid. But before we get to that... Why does the food pyramid include so many carbohydrates? How have ...

ROCHESTER, MINN. -- There is no Mayo Clinic Diet. But, there is a new Mayo Clinic Healthy Food Pyramid. This is the first food pyramid developed to encourage weight loss, weight maintenance and long ...

The Agriculture Department says "My Plate," its new healthy eating symbol, aims to show that nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. "My Plate" — a simple circle divided into quadrants that contain ...

Now, let's talk details. According to the AHA and Department of Health, a heart-healthy diet is rich in: A diet full of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins and fats will ...

A new pyramid-shaped warning symbol is starting to appear on some restaurant menus in New York City, the first city in the ...

Most of us know Lucky Charms are magically delicious. But did the federal government say the breakfast cereal is healthier than steak? Some people on social media claim a new federal food pyramid says ...

New York City announced a new requirement for chain restaurants to add a pyramid icon to menus to warn customers about food ...

Government officials are getting ready to dish out nutritional advice to the nation on a more appetizing platter. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to unveil a replacement to its much-maligned ...

It may soon be a little easier to scale the U.S. food pyramid: Grocery manufacturers and food producers last week launched a national campaign to help consumers follow the government's healthy-diet ...

Sarah Hays Coomer is a Mayo Clinic and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified personal trainer and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has spent nearly 20 years helping ...