1/2 your plate should be fruits and vegetables,
Other 1/2 whole grains and lean protein
i like to have 1/2 my plate be vegetables, 1/4 whole grain, 1/4 protein.
Usually, we see 1/2 our plate is filled with a carb—Rice, pasta/noodles, bread, etc. Carbs are good, but pick the right ones!
- go with whole grains! multi grains!
NOT a good dish:
GOOD DISHES:
Tricks of the Trade:
- Dining Out
- refrain from eating the bread until AFTER your main course. Helps you not fill up on bread.
So if you’re at California Pizza Kitchen or Cheesecake Factory, don’t ask for the bread and butter—until at least AFTER your main entree.
- I know we like free stuff, but not if your waist size has to compromise for it! :) - Drink a glass of water before your meal.
- Refrain from drinking soda with your meal. if you need to, then go for a DIET! (ask for coke zero if they have any)
- It’ll help you feel fuller too
- Stay hydrated! - Look for their nutritional information.
- Restaurants are now labeling the calories and some nutritional information on their menus now.
- Look on their website for further, detailed nutritional information to see how many grams of carbs, protein, etc are in there!
Voila! that’s what it takes to be smart about your healthy eating.
Bon Appetit!
