- Fill 1/4 of your dinner plate with grain, bread, or starchy vegetables.
- Reserve 1/4 of the plate for lean protein, then load up 1/2 of the plate with salad or low-carb vegetables.
- Opt for a small serving of fruit and a cup of reduced fat milk if desired.
- Here's an additional visual check: Keep the protein serving the size of the palm of your own hand and the starch portion the size or your clenched fist.