The Plate Method is a great and easy way to make sure you are eating the right amount of fruits, vegetables, meats and starches. The main focus of the Plate Method is to provide a template on how to portion out your food without having to use measuring cups, scales, etc. The concept is to divide your plate in half the first half should be compromised of fruits and vegetables. The second half you divide in half again and one side becomes your grains, starches, etc and the other side is your meat, protein portions. Remember the concept of the Plate Method uses a 9 inch plate so if you have larger dinner plates don't fill them up. Below is an example of the Plate Method.
I have heard this method but have a hard time doing it. It is good to see and actual picture to visual it. Thanks for this post.
ReplyDeleteJalaine, I LOVE this so much. Thanks for the 9 inch plate info, I had no idea how big it was supposed to be!
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