Generally speaking, a balanced healthy plate should include the following components: Lean protein: such as fish, chicken, beans, nuts, tofu Whole grains: such as quinoa, whole grain bread, oats Colorful produce: such as spinach, berries, melon, broccoli Healthy fats: such as olive oil, nuts, fatty fish, seeds

On half of the plate are vegetables and fruits (broccoli, carrots, blueberries, strawberries, green and yellow bell peppers, apples, red cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, potatoes, squash and green peas). On one-quarter of the plate are protein foods (lean meat, chicken, variety of nuts and seeds, lentils, eggs, tofu, yogurt, fish, beans).