Choosing the foods to fill your plate with can be tricky. What should you include in order to have a healthy meal? Most people would agree that veggies are an important thing to include on their plate, but how much space on your plate should you dedicate to them? Is 10% enough? Um…..no!
The best way to fill your plate is 50% greens, 25% lean protein, and 25% whole grains. For some people that might sound like way too many veggies, but that is what your body needs! A large majority of people put 50% simple carbohydrates, 40% protein, and only 10% veggies. Your body does not need that much protein or simple carbs.
I know this can be a hard transition for some people. Adding in that many greens can seem overwhelming and boring. Start slow! Little by little start giving veggies a bigger part of your plate until it makes up 50% of your meal. I also recommend eating your veggies/salad first. For one thing, it helps get your digestive juices flowing. Second, it will fill you up faster on the foods your body needs. I ALWAYS eat my salad before I touch anything else on my plate. That way I know I got the most important foods in my body. If I get full before I finish, I won’t be neglecting the greens.
Start creating more space on your plate for greens. Fill your plate with healthy, whole greens to nourish your body, and eat them before you touch anything else on your plate. Taking care of your body is important, so commit to fueling it right!
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