Paula Norris, Dietitian 🇦🇺 on Instagram: “A couple of weeks ago I shared my dietary principles- one of which is to make half my plate non-starchy veg at main meals. I had a few…”

Sophie Burge Dolan MS, RDN | GI Nutrition Expert on Instagram: "It’s all about balance, friends! Try using this model when building your plate. Of course, we cannot eat this way all day everyday but it is a good rule of thumb for most of our meals! When we eat this way, we… 🍽️stay more full for longer 🍽️balance our blood sugar better 🍽️improve digestion 🍽️increase nutrient intake So, start by covering half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables &/or fruit. Next, split the other half…

20 Half the Plate Recipes: With so many mixed messages about nutrition in the media, it can be hard to know exactly what it means to eat a healthy diet. One this is for sure, though, eating lots of fruits and vegetables is a wise move. According to the USDA, we should be filling half of our plates at every meal with fruits and vegetables. #momskitchenhandbook #halftheplate #eatyourveggies #USDA #howtoeathealthy

This is where you fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables, and then fill the other half with starches like potatoes, beans, whole grains, pasta, etc. When you fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables and eat those first 🌱you are filling up on the most nutrient-dense foods that are the lowest in calories. All the fiber and water found in these non-starchy vegetables also help fill you up and keep you fuller longer.

Easy tips to fill half your plate with veggies! Learn how to jazz up your salads, incorporate veggies into main dishes, and more.

The eating plan, with the most research confirming it's efficacy, is half your plate should come from fruits and veggies.