The Full Plate Living Approach: A Path to Sustainable Health
The start of a new year often brings a renewed focus on diet, health, and well-being, yet many people set unsustainable goals, leading to burnout, frustration, and disappointment. That’s where Full Plate Living can make a real difference.
Full Plate Living, offered free of cost by Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH), makes healthy eating and living simple and achievable. The Full Plate approach isn't about restrictive dieting or short-term fixes. It's about making small, achievable changes that lead to big results. Full Plate Living teaches individuals how to add more whole, unprocessed fiber foods - like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans - to the meals they’re already eating.
AIH and Full Plate Living are thrilled to see the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee echo our long-standing enthusiasm for beans! In this Scientific Report, the committee strongly recommends increasing the consumption of beans, peas, and lentils, highlighting their nutritional value as excellent sources of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. Discover delicious and nutritious bean recipes here (and don't forget that Full Plate Living members receive weekly recipes delivered straight to their inbox).
Full Plate Living is not only aligned with the latest dietary recommendations, but it is also backed by extensive research. Click here to access the Full Plate Living Bibliography.
Are you ready to start improving nutrition and overall well-being?
Whether you're an individual pursuing better health, a physician seeking support for your patients, or an employer aiming to improve employee well-being, Full Plate Living offers various programs to meet your needs:
Full Plate Living Online Program
Individuals – Join and receive access to a seven-module healthy eating program, bonus courses for diabetes and weight loss, community, workshops, recipes, and more.
Physicians – Easily refer your patients by including information in your after visit summary, sending them home with a prescription to learn more or a patient education handout, or displaying a poster or tabletop display in your practice (we’ll mail them to you).
Employers – Promote within your workplace and encourage employees to register for free.
Full Plate Living Group Program
Individuals – Host a weekly group meeting (in person or virtually) with your family, friends, or community members.
Physicians – Identify a member of your staff to lead a weekly group meeting (in person or virtually) where patients can experience the Full Plate Living program live.
Employers – Offer a weekly group meeting as part of your workplace wellness program.
Full Plate Living Shared Medical Appointment Program
Physicians and Health Professionals only – Share Full Plate Living with your patients and bill insurance for your time. We have an 8-session, 4-session, and 1-session program available, and we provide all the needed materials!
Implementing Shared Medical Appointments Utilizing Full Plate Living CME
Physicians and Health Professionals only – This free, AAFP credit system approved CME program is designed to equip physicians with the tools needed to successfully implement Shared Medical Appointments using our programming.
Full Plate Living Facilitator Training
Individuals – Complete this seven-module certification and gain the tools needed to effectively lead a Group Program in your community.
Physicians – If you plan to host Shared Medical Appointments, complete this certification for in-depth training on how to do so successfully.
Employers – Identify who will lead a Group Program for your employees and encourage them to complete this training for the tools needed to be successful, including advice from past facilitators.
Get started with Full Plate Living today and help us achieve our vision: a future where healthy environments and lifestyles provide equitable and preferred methods to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Helpful links:
The New York Times: 10 Ways to Eat Better
The New York Times: Day 5: One Change to Eat Healthier All Year
