As a child, we learn that eating healthy requires following what foods we are supposed to eat more or less of. I remember that we had this poster of the food pyramid in school and I was pretty bummed that desserts and snacks where in the smaller part of the triangle.

Decades later, the food pyramid is now passe’ and nutritionist in the United States are instead suggesting we follow this new concept — the Food Plate, which is said to be a lot less complicated than the pyramid.

The Food Plate has been unveiled by no less than the First Lady herself, Michelle Obama, at a food convention.

The First Lady said, “Parents don’t have time to measure out three ounces of chicken or 1/2 cup of rice”, thus this food plate seems the more practical and doable system.

According to nutritionists, the food plate can be easily understood by any family or anyone who prepares meals. One can fit three or four kinds of food in the set and snack times are optionally for finding and filling what’s missing on the food plate.

The unveiling of the food plate kicks off the campaign by the USDA to help curb the obesity problem America is facing with their younger generation. Along with this, the campaign also aims to do the following:

• Creating a healthy start for children
• Empower parents and caregivers
• Provide healthier foods in schools
• Improve access to healthy and affordable foods
• Increase physical activity

This government is really making eating healthy a commitment now.

One thing I love about winter fashion is the unveiling of some really cute, cool and trendy boots. At this time of the year, when it’s necessary to stay warm and comfortable, boots are the most practical footwear you can put on. What’s great about it is that come in different styles now. Women can basically choose a style that would allow them to look alluring, preppy or chic. They can wear them high cut or low cut, with or without heels. They can also wear them fashionably because of the many kinds of materials boots are made from these days.

As women’s style is so versatile when it comes to boots, those for younger girls, on the other hand, are not so far behind. In fact, some of the cutest girl boots you can find are made to fit right into what’s hip among young girls today — colorful, playful and artistic. Although, we do notice a good number of these girl boots are embellished in flowers, butterflies and lots of pink. We would like to think that this is because the designs are a celebration of what it means to young.

Many of these girl boots are also designed to be lightweight, which means walking with it everywhere offers a lot of convenience and you won’t hear the girls complaining. They can play or run around wearing these lovely boots, too.

With boots, kids can go out without having to put on socks and still remain warm and cozy. That’s because some boots do come with special lining and surfaces. Not only does it protect the fee from the winter cold, it also protects the feet from cuts and blisters.

If it weren’t so hot to wear during summer, we’re pretty sure young girls wouldn’t take off their boots then.