Perfect Portions
Many of us battle to eat a balanced diet every day and proper portion sizes are important in achieving this.
Many of us battle to eat a balanced diet everyday and portion sizes are important in achieving this.
Imagine a dinner plate from home, and divide that up into ‘food groups’ mentioned below:
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Most of the plate should contain vegetables and/or salad with your lunch and dinner. Have a fruit in between meals to help get enough Vitamin C and A which support the immune system
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An equal amount can contain wholegrain starches e.g. brown rice, wholewheat bread or pasta, baby or sweet potatoes
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A smaller amount should be left for lean protein e.g. skinless chicken, lean red meat, fish or lentils & beans. Fatty fish like tuna and sardines provide essential Omega-3 fatty acids which may benefit heart health
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Dairy products can contribute the same as the amount as the protein i.e. some low fat cheese or milk in food preparation or as a glass of milk. Yoghurt can be used as a snack in between meals
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Fats should contribute the smallest amount, so limit fried foods. Use some olive oil for food preparation, or nuts and seeds in a stir-fry.