My Plate

MyPlate, unveiled in June 2011 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), replaces the 20-year-old food pyramid, which the USDA said was too confusing for consumers. Size of the plate and size of the portions are, of course, very important.

 

 
 
The MyPlate icon gives us a visual reminder to fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables, something TOPS has advocated for years. It’s as simple as that. The remainder of our plate should include lean protein and grains—preferably whole grains such as brown rice or whole-wheat pasta. Pair your plate with a side of low-fat dairy such as skim milk, and you have a balanced, nutritious meal.

To learn more about MyPlate, visit www.choosemyplate.gov. To help you build healthier meals, Try to use MyPlate as the basis for your main meal each day as a simple way to get started.

 

The colors for my plate are similar to the 21 day fix

 

1 Green Container : For Vegetables.

1 Purple Container : For Fruits.

1 Red Container : For Proteins.

1Yellow Container : For Carbohydrates.

1 Blue Container : For Healthy Fats and Cheeses.

2 Orange Containers: Seeds and dressings.