Food Infographic: What A Balanced & Healthy Meal Actually Looks Like

What A Balanced & Healthy Meal Looks Like BookCulinaryVacations.com 20% 20% HEALTHY PROTEIN WHOLE GRAINS 10% FRUITS 50% VEGETABLES OU The more veggies, and the greater the variety - the better. VEGETABLES 5 -6 servings per day. *Does not include potatoes (e.g. French Fries). Fish, poultry, beans & nuts HEALTHY At least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. PROTEIN *Limit red meat & cheese. Avoid bacon and processed meats. Whole-wheat bread, brown rice, whole-grain pasta. WHOLE 3 - 5 servings per day. GRAINS *Limit refined grains e.g. whité rice and white bread. Eat plenty of fruits of all colors. FRUITS 2 servings per day. WATER HEALTHY OILS Drink 8 8-ounce glasses (2 litres) of water / day. *Drink tea or coffee with little or no sugar. Limit milk / dairy (1-2 servings / day). Avoid sugary drinks (e.g. Čola). Use olive oil & canola oil for cooking or on salad. *Limit butter. Avoid trans fat. Based on 'The Nutrition Source' from the Harvard Medical School