Use the plate method formula for simple and delicious meal planning to help manage diabetes.

Making the Plate Method Work for You

1.

Fill 1/2 of the plate with non-starchy vegetables.

dinner 3 mediterranean vegetables pita hummus

Fill 1/4 of the plate with lean meat (3 ounces cooked) or a plant-based protein.

Fill 1/4 of the plate with a starchy vegetable or whole grain.

Include a serving of fruit and/or dairy when your carbohydrate and calorie budgets allow.

non-starchy vegetable broccolini

Plate Method Meals

Try one of these easy meal ideas for dinner this week!

lean protein chicken breast

whole grain rice on plate

deconstructed taco salad

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