MY FAVORITE FOOD

For many of us, finding our favorite food is difficult because the list is long. Food in the United States is plentiful and using different recipes is common place. Hamburgers, hotdogs, french fries, pizza, and sub sandwiches often garnish the plate of many teenagers. However, we need to remember that we should follow the Food Guide Pyramid for eating a healthy diet and increase our chances for a long and productive life.

You will notice from the Pyramid that there are six major food groups from which to choose:

1. Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta
2. Vegetable
3. Fruit
Please see how important it is to have fruits in your diet!!
4. Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese
5. Fats, Oils, and Sweets

Some terms you should know:

Antipasto

Refers to appetizers served before the main meal. Antipasto literally means "before the pasta."

Cacciatore

A traditional Italian meal (e.g. Chicken Cacciatore) in which vegetables are cooked in a hearty sauce with meat.

Biscotti

Italian cookie often hard in texture and lightly flavored with anise.