Fixin's Added To Food Pyramid

WASHINGTON, DC—Updating the dietary guide to reflect current U.S. eating habits, the Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it has added a “fixin’s” food group to the USDA Food Pyramid. “We recommend five to eight daily servings from the fixin’s group, which includes such hearty sides as cole slaw, mashed potatoes, steak fries, baked beans, and mac ’n’ cheese,” Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman said. “So go ahead and treat yourself to all the fixin’s you want. They’re not only free, they’re recommended.” Also falling within the fixin’s group, Veneman said, are burger toppings, including fried onions, cheese sauce, and bacon-smothered mushrooms.