It's a new year. Maybe you've resolved to hold your meals to a new standard. If so, you might want to check out the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) Menu Planner.
It lets you select a daily calorie limit and plan your meals with drop-down menus. The planner keeps a running tally of your total calories, fat, and carbohydrates ... and lets you know when you've exceeded your calorie limit.
It's easy to use, although for what it provides in ease it lacks in depth. The food choices are limited. (Where are the nuts? Has anyone seen the nuts?)
A better tool for analyzing your food intake can be found on the USDA's MyPyramid Tracker site. For example, an entry of "pizza" in the search box returns 66 items, where the NHLBI's Menu Planner fails to list pizza at all.
Both sites are worth a visit, though. While you're at the NHLBI's site, don't miss their Portion Distortion Interactive Quiz:
