03/04/2022
I bet most us have seem some variation of the healthy eating plate model in some form or another.
So firstly I what is it?
Essentially, it is a simple guide to ensure we meet our recommended daily intake of our macronutrients using our typical food plate🍽️.
It recommends that half your plate comprises of non starch carbs or veggies, quarter protein and the other quarter starchy carbs.
If you're someone that's looking to manage weight, it's also a great guide in doing so without the added effort of having to track all your daily calories.
Make sure to swipe👉🏾 for the role of these plate components and examples.
Not included but also very important are fruits🍏🥭🍓. They are examples of where you can get healthy carb sources as well.
In addition, healthy fats also have an important role, like protein fats help with satiety, so feeling fuller for longer and for the absorption of some essential nutrients such as vitamin A & D).
Sources of these incl. Avocado🥑, olive & canola oil, various nuts and seeds🥜 etc. These can be used to cook your meals and/or add some flavors. However, be mindful of portions if you're looking to lose weight.
Of course this serves as a guideline and your plate may not necessarily look like this everyday. Mine certainly doesn't, but it serves as reminder and check that most main meals to be as well rounded and holistic as possible.
Let try and keep this in mind as a lot of us maybe embarking on our weekly meal preps and Sunday kos🤗
Source: Harvard.edu
