Variety, Moderation and Balance
The message of the Irish Food Pyramid is Variety, Moderation and Balance!
Variety because each food has a different package of nutrients and our bodies need that wide variety daily to function at our best!
Moderation because we shouldn’t have too much from any one food group while excluding any of the other food groups!
Balance because the quantities from each food group will differ. The Food Pyramid explains how much or how little from each food group is needed daily to keep us healthy!
The 6 shelves of the daily Food Pyramid show the range of foods needed for good health! Healthy Ireland has created food plans and guides based on the Food Pyramid to help you make the Pyramid part of your daily life!