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How to Build a Healthy Plate: Simple Portion Guide for Every Meal

Forget complicated tracking apps — your plate can be your best nutrition tool.

The Healthy Plate Formula (based on Harvard’s model):

🥦 ½ Plate: Non-starchy Vegetables

Think: leafy greens, broccoli, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms. Aim for variety and color.

🍗 ¼ Plate: Protein

Choose lean options — chicken, fish, tofu, lentils, eggs. Protein keeps you full and supports muscle repair.

🍚 ¼ Plate: Whole Grains or Healthy Carbs

Brown rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, or legumes — these offer slow-digesting energy.

  • Healthy Fat
  • Drizzle of olive oil, avocado slices, a handful of seeds or nuts. Fats support brain and hormone health.
  • Optional: Small piece of fruit or fermented food (like kimchi or kefir) for gut support.

No measuring cups needed — just balance and intention.
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