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MyPlate Messages

Find MyPlate tips and solutions that reflect your personal preferences, values, traditions, culture, and budget. The MyPlate consumer messages to help communicate the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are:
Everything you eat and drink over time matters. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future. Start with small changes to make healthier choices you can enjoy.

Find your healthy eating style and maintain it for a lifetime. This means:

● Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
○ Focus on whole fruits.
○ Vary your veggies.
● Make half your grains whole grains.
● Move to low-fat and fat-free milk or yogurt.
● Vary your protein routine.
● Drink and eat less sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars.

MyPlate, MyWins Tips: Meal Planning Made Easy
Planning healthy meals ahead of time can help you stick to a healthy eating style. If you’re new to meal planning, start small and work up to more.
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Map out your meals
Outline meals you plan to eat for the week and use it as a guide. Be sure to list beverages and snacks too!

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Find balance

If you have veggies, dairy, and protein at one meal, include fruit and grains in the next to cover all 5 food groups.
(such as an egg and a chicken leg)
Vary protein foods
Choose a variety of protein foods throughout the week. If you have chicken one day, try seafood, beans, lean meat, or eggs other days.
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Make a grocery list
Start by listing ingredients for meals you plan to make. Cross off items you already have on hand.
Love your leftovers
Prepare enough of a dish to eat multiple times during the week. Making leftovers part of your plan can save money and time.