How to Create a Healthy Plate at Meals recipe: 59 Photos
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FAQ
Create a Healthy Plate
- Make half your plate veggies and fruits.
- Try to make ¼ th of your plate grains. ...
- Don't forget your calcium sources, like dairy, or soy beverages (soymilk).
- Lean protein should also make up at least ¼ th of your plate. ...
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A healthy eating plan:
- Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
- Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
- Limits saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars.
- Controls portion sizes.
Half of your plate with fruits and 2 servings of vegetables. Quarter of your plate with wholegrains (rice and alternatives) Quarter of your plate with meat and alternatives. Small amounts of healthier oils.
Take your plate and divide it visually into 40%, 40%, and 20%. That's 40% protein, 40% fibrous carbs and 20% starchy carbs. Simple. Remember, protein intake can be from either plant or animal sources, so it's OK if you're following a vegan diet.
Use My Healthy Plate for Balanced, Healthy Meals. Make your plate healthy and balanced in three steps: Fill half your plate with fruit and veggies. Fill a quarter with wholegrains. Fill a quarter with meat and other lean proteins.