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Eat a variety of whole grains (like whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta, and brown rice). Limit refined grains (like white rice and white bread). WHOLE GRAINS Stay Active All types of fat are high in energy, and so cutting down on these foods could help to control your weight. Drink water, tea, or coffee (with little or no sugar). Limit milk/ dairy (1-2 servings/day) and juice (1 small glass/day). Avoid sugary drinks. WATER Vegetables

Assistive eating devices are items people can use when having difficulty with eating or drinking independently. These devices are generally used for those with a disability, but have also been used for those who have low dexterity. Assistive eating devices can promote independence during meal times, but can also help a caregiver during meals. The devices can increase self-care, self-esteem, safety during meals, and make meal time better for everyone. Assistive devices are tools used by those with physical limitations or disabilities to help them lead lives that are as independent as possible. These devices can improve a person’s level of function as well as the ability to perform daily activities, such as eating. Assistive devices create solutions which allow people with disabilities to engage in tasks they would like to perform without needing to ask someone for help. Another observational study in 93,676 post-menopausal women found that following a Healthy Eating Pyramid-style diet (as measured by adherence to the Alternative Healthy Eating Index) was superior to following a low-fat diet at lowering cardiovascular disease and heart failure risk. [1]Are you tired of spending money on fad' weight loss management plates, tools, programs, and counting calories every meal? Turns out, feeling and looking great starts with your plate! U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. The Healthy Eating Index.

It encourages you to include some fruits, vegetables, and lean protein for healthy blood sugar and pressure levels. Also, by controlling your weight, you prevent your body from becoming insensitive to insulin. According to data from clinical studies, people who use portion plates are three times more likely to control their blood sugar levels than people who choose to go it alone[2]. Enjoyment of your food while it's still hot These foods are sources of protein, vitamins and minerals, so it’s important to include foods from this group.The type of carbohydrate in the diet is more important than the amount of carbohydrate in the diet, because some sources of carbohydrate—like vegetables (other than potatoes), fruits, whole grains, and beans—are healthier than others. Assistive plates, plate guards, scoop bowls, and divided plates help solve eating problems for those who are handicapped or disabled. These devices allow people to perform eating tasks more independently and improve quality of life. Some fats in our diet are essential, but we need to think about the type of fat we add to our food, because generally we are eating too much saturated fat. Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. We raise money to research cures and treatments for the world’s biggest killers. Learn more about us

As the name suggests, the Healthy Eating Plate is visualized as a single plate, however it can be used as a guide for creating healthy, balanced meals—no matter which type of dishware is used! To make steady progress with any dieting plan requires controlling the portion size of each meal. The Portions Master Plate makes this very easy. It specifies exactly the amount of food to eat each meal, according to your weight goal. The pre-set portion sizes have been scientifically researched so you can eat foods you desire and still drop pounds. It also recommends which foods to fill in your portions for optimum benefits. The Portions Master Recommended Food List

Starchy foods should make up just over a third of the food we eat. Choose wholegrain or higher fibre versions of products like breads, rice or pasta and leave skins on potatoes. Belin RJ, Greenland P, Allison M, Martin L, Shikany JM, Larson J, Tinker L, Howard BV, Lloyd-Jones D, Van Horn L. Diet quality and the risk of cardiovascular disease: the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2011 May 25;94(1):49-57. Overeating is easy because calorie counting can be confusing, and weighing your food takes time. We believe figuring how much to eat should be much easier. Using the A portion is the quantity of food on your plate. A serving size is an exact quantity of food. Many foods carry a nutritional label for the correct serving sizes. But people are all different sizes and shapes. Oftentimes, what a person consumes is different from the serving size and, in most cases, larger because they can't figure out how much is the appropriate amount and are mostly driven by hunger pangs or feast with their eyes.

Aim for color and variety, and remember that potatoes don’t count as vegetables on the Healthy Eating Plate because of their negative impact on blood sugar. The different plate areas for different food groups will help you start healthy eating habits. Eating the right portion size for proteins and carbs while balancing with salads or free vegetables will help you easily shed off extra pounds. According to clinical data, you are 6 times more likely to lose weight using a portion plate than going it alone. Make losing weight sustainable over time Men who scored highest on the USDA’s original Healthy Eating Index (meaning their diets most closely followed federal recommendations) reduced their overall risk of developing heart disease, cancer, or other chronic disease by 11% over 8 to 12 years of follow-up compared to those who scored lowest. Women who most closely followed the government’s recommendations were only 3% less likely to have developed a chronic disease. [5]McCullough ML, Feskanich D, Stampfer MJ, Giovannucci EL, Rimm EB, Hu FB, Spiegelman D, Hunter DJ, Colditz GA, Willett WC. Diet quality and major chronic disease risk in men and women: moving toward improved dietary guidance. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2002 Dec 1;76(6):1261-71.