Let’s look at two meals side-by-side. The traditional meal has the same amount of food but a higher amount of calories.
Traditional American Plate
New American Plate
Typical portion: 1,250 calories
Typical portion: 450 calories
• 9 oz. extra large cheeseburger • Topped with “special sauce” • 6.9 oz. large order of French fries
• 1 cup stir-fried vegetables (green beans, broccoli, carrots, onions, red peppers, mushrooms, bamboo shoots) • Topped with 3 oz. cooked chicken breast • Served on 1 cup brown rice
Placed side-by-side, it’s easy to see that the stir-fry offers a delicious, healthy and filling dinner for roughly one-third the calories in the traditional, meat-heavy American meal. The New American Plate is the perfect prescription for sustained weight management, which will also reduce your risk of cancer.
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