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Balanced Plate

Part of the Mood & Food Wheel

What is Balanced Plate?

Protein, fat, carbohydrate, colour — a complete meal that covers all the bases without overthinking it. Simple, whole, enough.

When you might feel balanced plate

Balanced Plate is a specific form of mindful portions, which itself is a type of nourished. You might experience this feeling in situations where nourished is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define balanced plate.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Related Emotions

Whole Grains

Brown rice, quinoa, oats, farro — slow-digesting, steady, grounding. The choice ...

Greens & Vegetables

A salad, a stir-fry, a grain bowl — eating this way is a form of self-respect in...

Fresh & Raw

Sashimi, salads, fruit plates, ceviche — nothing heavy, nothing processed. The b...

Herbal & Botanical

Herbal teas, adaptogen lattes, turmeric drinks — food that feels medicinal and m...

Probiotic Foods

Yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir — the gut-brain connection is real and you'r...

Fiber-Rich

Legumes, seeds, vegetables, fruits — feeding the microbiome that feeds your mood...

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