WASHINGTON -- 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 ...

Half of the plate is devoted to fruits and vegetables, while grains and protein fill the other half. A circle to the side represents dairy. "This is a quick, simple reminder for all of us to be more ...

This is my fifth column in a row writing about food, groceries and the USDA’s MyPlate guidelines. If you’re sick of reading about MyPlate, think about my poor husband who’s taken to nodding his head ...