A Healthy Way To Eat

Do you know about the Harvard Diet (also known as Healthy Eating Plate)? The plan says that at each meal:

• Half of the plate should be vegetables and fruits, with a greater emphasis on veggies.(Potatoes don’t count as vegetables on this plan.)

• A quarter of the plate should be whole grains, like whole wheat, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, quinoa, and foods made with them.

• A quarter of the plate should be protein...fish, poultry, beans, and nuts. Eat limited amounts of red meat, and avoid processed meats such as bacon and sausage.

• Limit dairy beverages to one or two servings a day, and have only one small glass of juice. Otherwise, drink water, tea, or coffee (and stay away from sugary beverages).

• Have moderate amounts of healthy fats (olive, canola, soy, peanut, corn, or sunflower oil) and avoid trans fats.
  

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