The new Food Pyramid was released last month and puts an emphasis on whole food eating for families with less refined sugars and chemicals.
Susan Swindell Day
Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.
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