BUILDING A BALANCED PLATE

Here's an easy guide to help you visualize portion sizes and make healthy choices about what you eat.

PLATE METHOD GUIDE

Start by dividing your plate in half, and divide one side in half again. You'll have three sections to fill with healthy choices.

PERSONALIZED MEAL PLANS

Your meal plan is not one-size-fits-all. Taylor Wesely, RD, can help develop a meal plan that works for you.

USING A 9-INCH PLATE (ROUGHLY)

Nonstarchy Vegetables - 1/2 Plate
Fill the larger half with nonstarchy veggies. Some favorites are broccoli rabe, green beans, cauliflower, or a tossed green salad.

Whole Grains and Starches - 1/4 Plate
Select whole grains and starchy foods to put into one of the smaller sections. Starchy vegetables include sweet potatoes, peas + corn. Whole grains include brown rice and whole wheat pasta.

Protein - 1/4 Plate
In the final small section, add foods high in protein, such as poultry, fish, lean meats, or tofu.