​The 211 healthy plating method is a simple visual guide for building balanced meals: ½ plate vegetables, ¼ protein, and ¼ carbohydrates. It’s designed to promote healthy eating habits, support weight management, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.​

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Here’s how the 211 plate breaks down:

🥦 ½ Plate Vegetables

• Fill half your plate with a variety of vegetables—especially leafy greens, cruciferous veggies (like broccoli or cauliflower), and colorful options like carrots or bell peppers.

• These provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants while being low in calories.

🍗 ¼ Plate Protein

• Choose lean protein sources such as chicken, fish, tofu, eggs or legumes.

• Protein supports muscle repair, satiety, and metabolic health.

🍚 ¼ Plate Carbohydrates

• Opt for complex carbs like brown rice, whole wheat pasta, quinoa, or sweet potatoes.

• These provide sustained energy and fiber, unlike refined carbs which can spike blood sugar.