20/07/2026
🥗 Building a balanced plate doesn’t have to be complicated.
A simple way to put together most main meals is to think about your plate in sections:
🥬 ½ plate = Vegetables/Salad
Fill half your plate with colourful vegetables or salad to boost your fibre, vitamins and minerals while helping keep you satisfied.
🥩 ¼ plate = Protein
This meal uses pork as the protein source. Protein helps support muscle repair, recovery and keeps you feeling fuller for longer.
🍠 ¼ plate = Carbohydrates
I’ve chosen roasted sweet potato here, but rice, pasta, potatoes, quinoa or other wholegrain options work just as well. Carbohydrates are your body’s preferred energy source and are especially important if you’re active.
🥄 Add a small amount of healthy fats
Healthy fats don’t need to take up a large section of the plate. In this meal, the salad dressing provides that healthy fat component. Other options include olive oil, avocado, nuts or seeds.
Remember, this is a general guide, not a strict rule. Your ideal plate may change depending on your age, goals, activity levels, appetite or health needs. Athletes, growing teenagers and highly active people often need more carbohydrates than this to fuel training and recovery.
Simple. Balanced. Nourishing. 💚
