You don't need complicated rules to eat well. One simple picture can guide every meal.
The healthy plate
- Half your plate: vegetables and fruit.
- A quarter: protein, such as fish, chicken, beans, eggs or tofu.
- A quarter: whole grains, such as brown rice, wholegrain bread or potatoes.
Why vegetables help with weight loss
Vegetables are full of water and fibre. They take up space on your plate and in your stomach, so you feel full on fewer calories.
Easy ways to add more
- Start dinner with a side salad.
- Add frozen vegetables to pasta, rice and soups.
- Keep cut carrots, cucumber or peppers ready for snacks.
- Swap half the rice or pasta for vegetables.
Snap your plate with CalorAI to see how your meal adds up.
Sources
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The Healthy Eating Plate.
CalorAI provides estimates for general information only and is not medical advice.
