The Pyramid recommends eating a variety of foods in order to get nutrients and calories needed for healthy weight maintenance.

The bottom foundation or pyramid is a recommendation for 6-11 servings of breads, pasta, rice and cereals. The actual breakdown is:

For children (ages 2 to 6 years), women, some older adults (around 1,600 calories) - 6 servings

For older children, teen girls, active women, most men (around 2,200 calories) – 9 servings

Teen boys, active men (around 2,800 calories) - 11 servings.

A serving of breads, pasta, rice and cereals would basically reflect following: 1 slice of bread, 1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal; and 1/2 cup of cooked of pasta, rice or cereal. The next pyramid layer building upwards represents fruits and vegetables. From 2-4 fruits are advised a day and 3-5 vegetables. The actual breakdown is:

For children (ages 2 to 6 years), women, some older adults (around 1,600 calories) - 3 servings of vegetables, 2 of fruit

For older children, teen girls, active women, most men (around 2,200 calories) – 4 servings of vegetables, 3 of fruit

Teen boys, active men (around 2,800 calories) - 5 servings of vegetables, 4 of fruit

A serving of fruits and vegetables would basically reflect following:

1 medium-sized fruit such as an apple, orange or a banana; 1/2 cup of chopped, canned or cooked fruit; or three-fourths (3/4) cup of fruit juice. For vegetables, a serving would be: a half (1/2) cup of raw, chopped or cooked vegetables, except for raw, leafy ones that get 1 cup per serving; or 3/4 cup of vegetable juice. On up pyramid is Milk, Yogurt and Cheese Group also known as (AKA) Milk Group, which includes lactose-free and lactose-reduced milk products. And Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs and Nuts Group AKA Meat and Beans Group runs along side. From 2-3 servings of Milk Group and 2-3 servings of Meat and Beans Group are recommended. The actual breakdown is:

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Advantages of Laser Hair Removal

The laser hair removal process has advantages in that larger areas can be treated. In addition it is also safe enough to be used on all parts of body such as face, back, underarm, bikini line, legs and arms. Compared to electrolysis, it is less painful as laser only causes a slight burning sensation compared to needle prick feeling of electrolysis. Unlike shaving or waxing, laser hair removal is usually long lasting.

Disadvantages of Laser Hair Removal