The new guidelines for your eating. No more food pyramid, hopefully ever again. It was very confusing. The half plate rule is simple to understand. Learn to rate your plate. Does my plate really look like this. I think you will quickly see that you do not fill half of your plate with fruits and veggies and grains, they are are on the overdone. I quickly see a couple of things that I would add.
1. Be careful with fruits. They are more caloric than veggies. Eating fruits at each meal and also at your snacks will put you fruit heavy. Might be great to make dinner, half of a plate of veggies (large salad and a veggie).
2. Once you get grains under control, I would aim as close to 100% whole grains as you can.
3. Switch to smaller plates. You could use huge plates and eat this way and grain weight! If your plates do not fit in your dishwasher or cupboard, you might be in trouble.
4. Smaller plate sizes are the easiest way to keep portions under control. Simple. Your brain is satisfied and your tummy will be too.
5. Ditch all caloric drinks. The average person drinks 450 calories of liquid a day! Eating is way better!
6. Go with all organic products if possible! Fighting Obesity is more than just balancing calories in and calories used! Chemicals are messing with our hormonal systems!
This is a great start in the right direction but keep getting educated!!!!!!!
| Balancing Calories | ||
| ● | Enjoy your food, but eat less. | |
| ● | Avoid oversized portions. | |
| Foods to Increase | ||
| ● | Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. | |
| ● | Make at least half your grains whole grains. | |
| ● | Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. | |
| Foods to Reduce | ||
| ● | Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers. | |
| ● | Drink water instead of sugary drinks. PDF | |
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