Miriel
Glossary · Systems
Plate method
A practical portioning approach for any meal: half the plate non-starchy vegetables and fruit, a quarter lean protein, a quarter starchy carbs (rice, pasta, potato). No measuring required — works for picky eaters because it allows preferred foods to fill their slot.
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Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.