Full Plate

The USDA recently replaced the ubiquitous yet confusing food pyramid with a plate graphic. The new picture should make it easier for all of us to figure out if we're balancing our meals nutritiously. However, to paraphrase a comment, it will definitely depend on how big the plates at your house are.

One of Discover Magazine's blogs, 80beats, compiled older nutritional charts from the US and compared them to similar charts from other countries, such as the Japanese Food Guide Spinning Top. It's interesting that the basics of nutrition have remained fairly constant across decades and borders, but there are so many ways to present that information.

If the USDA's new picture still has you wondering if your meals are good for you and your family, be sure to check out our books on nutrition and healthy eating.

Bon appetit!

Yoga and Nutrition

with Gio Minardi and Sue Perry:

A Free event for children and their families.


Tuesday, February 22
3:30-4:30
Southside Library

Wednesday, February 23
3:30-4:30
Main Library

Thursday, February 24
3:30-4:30
La Farge Library

Gio Minardi has taught yoga to children. She will present a half-hour program of playful yoga poses that members of the audience can do.

Sue Perry, City of Santa Fe Human Resources Specialist for Wellness, will make a healthy snack for those present and give information on lunch ideas for kids. She will present stories, games, and other activities on farms and dairy products and production.

Registration required. Registration begins two weeks before each program.



To register and for more information, call:
La Farge Children's: 955-4863
Southside Children's: 955-2828
Main Children's: 955-6783

Sponsored by The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.


Apple Photo courtesy of the USDA Agricultural Research Service.