Perfect Plate

I usually like to avoid using the word "perfect" when talking about diet, eating or nutrition in general. Perfection doesn't exist and it also infers that there is a single source of truth, one way of doing things that is going to be right for everyone.

WRONG!

However, I'm prone to some alliteration and so here we are.

This is more of a guide to building a plate ensuring the meal is balanced with lots of fresh produce, but without having to weigh or measure anything. I don't encourage people to count calories, I've seen people get really orthodox about it and it ain't fun (for them or to be around!)

🥦🫑🍅🥕🥑 50% - half the plate is vegetables or plants. They can be steamed, roasted or stir-fried. Also, think about avo, nuts & seeds for essential fatty acids. Aim for lots of different colours
🍗🥩🍳🐟 25% - a quarter of the plate is protein. Mix it up here. If you're a meat eater, don't have meat with every meal, try some plant-based proteins like tofu, legumes, beans & pulses
🥔🍠 25% - a quarter of the plate is complex carbs. Think about brown rice, quinoa, sweet potato/potato, wholegrain pasta

Of course you're not always going to be able to lay your plate out like this so these ratios can be applied when making stir-frys, salads and other one pot/pan meals. Get creative!

As always - if you need guidance on how to re-balance your nutrition, get in touch!