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Healthy Plate
Posted by Munhi Sohn on 10/1/2020
Do you know what a healthy plate looks like? At a glance, it's what a healthy and balanced diet looks like! According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health...
- The more veggies and the greater the variety, the better
- Eat plenty of fruits of all colors
- Whole grains, brown rice, quinoa
- Limit red meats (beef, pork, lamb)
- Avoid processed meats (bacon, deli meats, hot dogs and sausages)
- Use healthy oils from plants like extra virgin olive, canola, sunflower, and peanut oil
- Choose unflavored milk, plain yogurt, and small amounts of cheese
- Water is the best choice for quenching thirst; limit juice