Beyond the plate, you can enjoy a beverage, dairy, or fruit serving if the calorie and carb totals in your meal plan allow.
As you know, the plate method of eating is a visual guide to help you identify the composition of a healthful plate of food. Because lean protein, nonstarchy vegetables, and starch or grain fill quadrants on the plate, you may wonder where these other foods fit in.
Beverages, fruit, and dairy items are served in glasses or bowls on the side. For a delicious extra, mix and match the recipes on the following pages to serve with one or two meals each day to round out your menus and keep you satisfied.
