There's a new U.S. symbol for healthful eating: The Agriculture Department unveiled "MyPlate" on Thursday, abandoning the food pyramid that had guided many Americans but merely confused others.

Eating the MyPlate way means filling half your plate with vegetables and fruits, adding slightly more veggies than fruits. Go for a colorful mix. You'll get plenty of nutrients that way.

The MyPlate.gov website now describes the recommended food portions of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy as basically a pie chart. (Photo courtesy of MyPlate.gov) ...

Last month’s USDA Cost of Food at Home chart said that the average American family of four spent between $149.90 (the thrifty budget) and $298.30 (the liberal budget) per week on food.

NONE — As he often does, my beer buddy Jay Brooks beat me to the punch with a post on his blog (brookstonbeerbulletin.com) about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new MyPlate nutritional chart.

MyPlate the New MyPyramid Early last month, the USDA released the new version of MyPyramid, ... Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says grains lose early strength running into chart resistance.

As you may or may not have already heard, last week the USDA debuted its new, improved food guide. Yes, the pyramid's 19-year reign has ended, to be replaced by something called MyPlate that's ...

Since the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, more evidence has piled up showing the benefits of drinking water and the risks of sugary beverages. So scientists say it's time for a water symbol on MyPlate.

MyPlate for Older Adults is based on the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Most guidelines apply to adults of any age, while the new MyPlate offers… ...