The plate method

On the plate model, portions and meal routine.

Hands spooning bulgur pilaf onto a white plate with salad, grilled vegetables and chicken
The plate method · November 1, 2026

The plate model: half vegetables, a quarter protein, a quarter grains

Instead of memorising a list of banned foods, look at how your plate fills up at each meal. How the plate model works, how it fits Turkish meals and how to measure porti…