The Plate Method: Your Simple Framework To get the right balance of nutrients, the simple framework I tell my patients to aim for is: Half your plate: vegetables Quarter of your plate: protein Quarter of your plate: carbohydrates Include at least one portion of wholegrains daily, such as: Oats Wholemeal sourdough Wholegrain basmati rice or wholegrain pasta Choosing whole grains over refined carbohydrates whenever possible is a great way to help support more stable blood sugar levels
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If your goal is to reduce abdominal fat, the path still runs through a sustainable calorie deficit, consistent training, adequate sleep, and proper nutrition
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