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Doubtless, healthy eating is one of the foundations of good health. Eating per se is not the problem, especially if you can eat anything you want; it is eating sensibly that can prove to be a challenge. For one person, this may not be too hard- but when feeding the whole family, it may be trickier than expected. Each family member has his own nutritional needs based on age, sex, activity level and medical conditions, which planning meals for the family. The food pyramid is our essential guide to nutritious food. The goal is to get to know the different food and incorporate each into the family diet.

The base of the pyramid consists of grains, fruits and vegetables. They are excellent sources of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fiber. For the bread and cereal group, it is best to use whole-grain products such as brown rice, whole wheat bread, oatmeal and graham crackers. These provide additional fiber, vitamin E, folic acid, magnesium and zinc.