The Full Plate
So you know you want to focus on balanced plates, healthy eating, and getting your body what it needs…. And you also want to enjoy your life, stay mentally sane, and not get too obsessive with it.
You're in the right place, my friend, because same.
I'm gonna walk you through exactly how I think through a balanced, healthy plate, but I want you to remember one thing: if it seems stupid simple, that's because it is.
Instagram makes it seem like healthy eating is the most complex thing in the world, and there are definitely layers we can add on to it. But for most people, most of the time, it comes down to this: the Full Plate.
So what is the Full Plate?
Literally any plate that considers the main 4 players of health and satisfaction is a full plate in my book.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Carbs
- Fat/fun/flavor
That's it. That's the whole thing. Four players, one plate.
Most "healthy eating" advice opens with a no, dairy-free this, gluten-free that, only eat these five sad little foods. And then if you're like the rest of us, those very forbidden foods are where your brain keeps taking you back to.
When it comes to a Full plate, the trick is adding before you subtract. Don't think in terms of what you "shouldn't be eating" (hi we don't do that!!) think in terms of what you should be adding. (If you're suddenly hearing your fourth grade teacher yelling PEMDAS at you… yes, same energy.) not starting with a list of what to cut. Funny enough, once your plate is actually full, most of the stuff you were trying to white-knuckle your way out of just sort of… stops calling your name.
You probably already knew this, though.
We're gonna dive into why each of these things help keep you full for hours, but if you read this list you might have thought "wait. I already know this"
Of course you do. You're a smart cooking and you care about your health.
Here's what we see most often. It's not that you need more information. It's that you need help applying what you already know you should be doing into your real life.
That's the real trick. So keep reading and we'll break down why this formula works and why it can be so hard to actually follow in your day to day.
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The full breakdown of the full plate and tips to navigate common pitfalls are below!