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The Rubbermaid® balance
Purple Protein Container
Source –
U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
1
Note:
Recommended portions are based on average recommended portions of fruits, grains, vegetables and protein for adults ages 19–51. Actual calories and nutritional content will
depend on the specific foods selected and your specific nutritional needs.
The Protein Group consists of all foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans
and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts and seeds. (Beans and peas are
also part of the Vegetable Group.) Protein foods are the building blocks of the
PROTEINS
body and can help you feel satisfied after a meal.
US Dietary Guidelines recommend eating a variety of protein foods, including at least 8 ounces
of cooked seafood per week. Opt for choices rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, trout,
sardines, anchovies, and Atlantic and Pacific mackerel. Vegetarian options include beans and peas,
soy foods, and nuts and seeds. Your meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat. And when
snacking on proteins, unsalted nuts and seeds will help keep your sodium intake low.
Portion Size –
Most healthy adults should eat at least
Simply fill the purple protein container with lean or low-fat meat and poultry, or other protein
favorites; snap on the lid; then place the container into the Rubbermaid
Meal Kit
™
1
5-1/2 to 6 ounces of protein
®
each day.
balance
Meal Kit.
™
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