As I’m sure you’ve heard, your plate should look like this:
1/2 of it is fruits/veggies, 1/4 is carbohydrates and the other 1/4 is protein. I realize that my picture looks off but it is right; the broccoli is stacked a little high. My carbohydrates are from brown rice, the fattier, unrefined, and more fibrous original version of white rice. My proteins are composed of beans, tofu, and mushrooms. Your plate doesn’t have to look exactly like mine. Your carbs could be from whole wheat bread or whole wheat pasta. Your protein could be lean chicken breast, fish, or 4 oz of red meat.
This plate is not only important for dinner but, for buffets too. When you go out to eat at a buffet, you should first recognize that you need lots of discipline for making healthy choices. A way to control your food intake is to make sure that your plate always looks like this. If you stick to it, I guarantee that you will eat less calories than you would have otherwise.
Also, if you’re at a place with platters of food make this plate ratio every time if you’re hungry and need to eat. Remember, only eat if you’re hungry; that is Rule #1.
Rule #2: If you can’t make your plate ratio because they don’t have fruits or vegetables, don’t bother. You are better off waiting until you can have a real meal and not junk.
Remember the ratio: 1/2 fruits/veggies, 1/4 carbohydrates, 1/4 proteins
In health,
Lauren
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