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Nutrition

Building a Balanced Indian Plate

A simple visual guide to nourishing everyday meals.

Health One Stop Editorial Team
Health writers and editors
2 min read
Updated 5 Oct 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr. Aman Khurana, MBBS, MD Psychiatry

Half vegetables

Fill half your plate with vegetables and salad for fibre, vitamins and minerals.

A quarter protein

Dal, rajma, chana, paneer, curd, eggs, fish or chicken help you stay full and support muscles.

A quarter whole grains

Choose millets, whole wheat, brown rice or poha. Add a small amount of healthy fat such as groundnuts or seeds.

Trusted sources

  • World Health Organization (who.int)
  • Indian Council of Medical Research (icmr.gov.in)
  • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (mohfw.gov.in)
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