Healthy Plate Model

This easy-to-follow Healthy Plate Model can make meal planning much simpler, more balanced, and good for you in the long run. Try setting up your lunch and dinner plate to look like the following:

1. Vegetables:

Start off by filling 1/2 of your plate with vegetables (at least two kinds). Vegetables are high in fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and loads of goodness for your body.

2. Protein:

Next, fill 1/4 of your plate with protein. Select a portion approximately the size of the palm of your hand. Emphasize omega-3 rich fish, lean meats, eggs, and enjoy plant-based alternatives such as beans, lentils, tofu, and nuts and seeds.

3. Complex Carbohydrates:

Fill the last 1/4 of your plate with unprocessed, fibre-rich whole grains or starchy vegetables. Examples include: quinoa, brown or wild rice, sweet potatoes, squash, bulgur, oats, barley, etc. Try to limit refined and processed carbohydrates at your meals.

4. Fluid:

Satisfy your thirst with water. Drink water regularly throughout your day to stay hydrated.