Avoid the White Plate

When I talk to patients/clients about eating healthy, I use an analogy called the White plate (Carbohydrates). This is NOT a White plate. This is a Green (Vegetables) and Brown (Protein) plate with a dab of White.  It has 2 servings of vegetables (broccoli and bok choy), about 8oz of flank steak and 1/4 cup of white rice. The drink is water.

This meal takes about 20 minutes to make and is under 700 calories. Even my kids like it. The more Green and Brown you put on a plate the longer it stays in system and the less you desire the White stuff.

The next time you go through a buffet line or are grabbing items for your lunch, just try to make it 3 parts Green and Brown and 1 part White and you'll be on the right path.