HEALTHY EATING ON A PLATE

Algoa FM presenter Selwyn Willis and his wife Natasha live in Port Elizabeth. They designed, developed and manufactured an innovative plate to teach families about eating healthily. The patented Health Plate, with input from dietician Annatjie Smith at the Port Elizabeth Hospital complex, is divided into portions showing the correct amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fruits and vegetables to be eaten as the main meal of the day. There are different sizes and colours - pink for Mom, blue for Dad and a multi-coloured plate for children 10 and under. The adult plates are made of porcelain, with a reinforced rim, while the children’s plate is melamine. There are also directions for portion control, and messages around the edge of the plate containing details from the Food Based Dietary guidelines. The Health Plates are dishwasher and microwave safe.