Who built them? What was their purpose? What did they signify? Why a pyramid? While inquiring minds may want to know, I have a sneaking suspicion that pyramids will forever have scientists guessing.Ancient pyramids aren't the only pyramids worthy of interest. I've spent a bit of time reflecting on the "Food Pyramid" that was developed in Sweden during the 1970's, and how it came to shape a whole generation's vision of nutrition.
The base of the pyramid, which encouraged several helpings of carbohydrate rich foods such as bread, rice, pasta, and cereals was followed by our family religiously. While I found the middle layer a bit annoying, I was still on board. After all, bananas and potatoes are considered fruits and vegetables, aren't they? Life was good, science knew best, and so it went. Or so we thought . . .
Fast forward into a new millennium. Time most definitely has marched on with changes far too numerous to detail. We were raised on the premise that Cap'n Crunch was "Part of a Healthy Breakfast". Please. As much as we may have wanted to believe it, even we kids knew that the "part of a healthy breakfast" reference actually meant that we should really be eating something else.
Fast forward into a new millennium. Time most definitely has marched on with changes far too numerous to detail. We were raised on the premise that Cap'n Crunch was "Part of a Healthy Breakfast". Please. As much as we may have wanted to believe it, even we kids knew that the "part of a healthy breakfast" reference actually meant that we should really be eating something else.
The margarine industry ruled the dairy section, telling us that "Everything's Better With Blue Bonnet On It". However, Chiffon Margarine's memorable line, "You Can't Fool Mother Nature" was more accurate. Butter's back, and margarine has all but disappeared from your local market.
The Food Pyramid, once devout, is now devoid. Long gone, more or less forgotten, waiting for new generations to make sense of it. Who built it? What was its purpose? What was its significance? Why a pyramid? So many questions. Archaeologists have yet to finish debating differing schools of thought on the ancient pyramids of old. There will no doubt come a time when scientists of the future will study the wonders of the food pyramid with similar queries.
The Food Pyramid, once devout, is now devoid. Long gone, more or less forgotten, waiting for new generations to make sense of it. Who built it? What was its purpose? What was its significance? Why a pyramid? So many questions. Archaeologists have yet to finish debating differing schools of thought on the ancient pyramids of old. There will no doubt come a time when scientists of the future will study the wonders of the food pyramid with similar queries.
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