Last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA introduced a new inverted food pyramid, wide at the top, which emphasizes protein, dairy and heart-healthy fats as a base, with fruits and vegetables still prominent. Whole grains and ultra-processed food were de-emphasized. That differs from the 1992 U.S. Food Guide Pyramid that many Americans are familiar with.
Author Archives: Abby Cymerman
Contributing Reporter
An award-winning journalist with three decades of experience covering cities and schools, interviewing top executives of middle-market companies and bringing awareness to nonprofit organizations, Abby has always believed it is vital to share the stories of the Northeast Ohioans who make our community great. In addition to reporting for several local publications, she was managing editor of AkronLife magazine and associate editor of Smart Business. A lifelong resident of West Akron, she is a proud graduate of Firestone High School and Ohio University.
