Simple technique “Divide Your Plate” strategy.
One simple technique is the “Divide Your Plate” strategy.
Making good food choices, eating appropriate portions and following some simple guidelines will help you achieve your weight-loss goals.
Picture a dinner plate and divide it in half.
Fill one half with vegetables and divide the other half into two quarters.
Fill one quarter with lean protein, such as fish, skinless poultry, lean beef, beans or tofu.
Fill the other quarter with a grain-based or starchy side dish, preferably a whole grain like brown rice, whole-wheat pasta or a slice of whole-grain bread.
If you focus on making most of your meals look this way, you’ll automatically be following healthy eating guidelines and choosing appropriate portions—without having to pull out a calorie counter or a measuring cup every time.