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Visualize what a healthy meal looks like. Drag and drop foods onto the plate (or tap them on mobile) to build a meal based on the “Healthy Plate” method: half vegetables, a quarter protein, and a quarter carbohydrates.
Food Pantry
Drag items to the plate, or click to add automatically.
Vegetables & Fruits (Fiber)
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Healthy Fats
Your Plate
Plate Status: Empty
Start adding foods to see your nutritional balance.
Why This Ratio Works
Volume & Fiber
Filling half your plate with veggies provides bulk, fiber, and nutrients for very few calories, keeping you full.
Muscle & Satiety
A quarter plate of protein supports muscle maintenance and triggers satiety hormones to stop hunger.
Energy Control
Limiting carbs to a quarter plate helps manage blood sugar levels while still providing necessary energy.
Common Questions
Do I need to weigh my food?
No! The beauty of the Plate Method is that it’s visual. If it looks like half veggies, quarter protein, quarter carbs, you’re usually close enough for general health goals.
Does fruit count as veggies or carbs?
Whole fruit is often grouped with the “Half Plate” (Fiber) category due to its water and fiber content, though it does contain natural sugars. Dried fruit or juice is often treated closer to carbs.
Where do mixed dishes fit?
For a stir-fry or casserole, try to eyeball the ratio. Is it mostly noodles? It’s carb-heavy. Is it mostly veggies with some chicken? It fits the plate model well.
