What we put on our plates has a profound influence on our health and well-being. The science is clear: a balanced diet is essential in preventing chronic diseases — but turning that knowledge into simple everyday choices is not always easy.
This is where the T-plate comes in.
Inspired by the Mediterranean diet, the T-plate divides meals in a simple and intuitive way:
🔹 1/2 plate of vegetables
🔹 1/4 plate of cereals, derivatives, tubers and legumes
🔹 1/4 plate of meat, fish or eggs
A visual structure that helps balance meals, encourage food diversity and promote more conscious choices — without calculations, complicated rules or moralistic speeches.
Designed for adults and children, the T-shaped plate is also an educational tool that supports the creation of healthy habits from an early age, valuing the pleasure of eating, food culture and balance at the table.
Find out more and purchase the plate at www.pratoemt.pt
The T-shaped plate is the result of a partnership between the Casa Hermes Foundation, NOVA Medical School and Costa Nova, Grestel.
Pulsar — Health and Well-being Bulletin is a project by the Casa Hermes Foundation and NOVA Medical School, available to read on the Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health website.
Author:
Mariana Nóbrega | Community Service Coordinator at NOVA Medical School