Hey y’all, have you ever heard of MyPlate? It’s a handy tool for tracking your meals and making sure you’re getting a balanced diet. And guess what? I found this awesome printable sheet that you can use to keep track of your own meals!
Check it out:
This printable sheet is super colorful and easy to read. It breaks down your meal into different sections so you can make sure you’re getting enough of each food group. It also has a little section where you can write down any notes about your meal, like if you had a really yummy salad or if you forgot to add a vegetable.
Why is MyPlate important?
Well, eating a balanced diet is important for a lot of reasons. It can help you feel better, improve your mood, and give you more energy. Plus, it can reduce your risk of certain diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
But sometimes it can be hard to know if you’re really getting all the nutrients you need. That’s where MyPlate comes in. It gives you a visual guide to help you make sure you’re getting enough of each food group. Plus, it’s really easy to use - all you have to do is fill in the sections with what you ate at each meal.
How to use the MyPlate printable sheet:
Using the MyPlate printable sheet is super easy. Here’s how:
- Print out the sheet (make sure your printer is set to color!)
- Fill in the date and meal at the top of the page
- For each food group, write down what you ate in that section
- At the bottom of the sheet, write down any notes about your meal
- Keep the sheet somewhere handy so you can refer back to it later
Some tips for using MyPlate:
Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your MyPlate printable sheet:
- Try to fill in all the sections for each meal to make sure you’re getting a balanced diet
- Don’t forget about snacks! You can use the “Snacks” section to write down what you had between meals
- Remember to be honest - even if you know you didn’t eat as healthily as you could have, write it down anyway. This will help you see where you need to make changes
- Use the notes section to reflect on your meal - did you enjoy it? Was it filling enough? What could you do differently next time?
So there you have it - an awesome printable sheet to help you track your meals and make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need. Give it a try and let me know how it works for you!
