When it comes to meat consumption, times have changed. Many of us grew up in households where meat took centre stage on the dinner plate. Today, a balanced meal includes smaller amounts of meat, more meat alternatives, and a greater emphasis on vegetables, fruit and whole grain foods. How do you spread your meat and alternatives servings throughout the day? Share your own experiences when you teach people about the array of choices in the meat and alternatives food group. One tip, when making a chili or stew, is to cut out half of the meat from the recipe and replace it with double the quantity of beans or other legumes. Another idea is to visually divide the dinner plate, fill half the plate with vegetables, a quarter with grain products, and a quarter with meat or alternatives.

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