Eat Well Plate

The Eat well Plate is a pictorial summary of the main food groups. It is a simple visual aid of foods that are recommended for a healthy diet.1. To build up your plate, start with non-starchy vegetables.Fill half your plate with vegetables and a smaller number of fruits. A ratio of 5:1 is helpful. Aim not to exceed two portions of fruit.Eat non-starchy veggies, e.g. leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, green beans and peppers, courgettes, onions, etc. They are naturally low in calories and sugar and are high in fibre.By filling half of your plate with non-starchy veggies,…

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