The new USDA MyPlate food plate icon shows how you can eat a healthy diet, every day and at every meal! The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 6 one-ounce servings of grains daily (based on a 2,000-calorie diet), with half the servings coming from whole grains, such as brown rice, and the other half from whole or enriched grains like enriched white rice.

Healthy Eating is Easy with U.S.-Grown Rice

Rice is the healthy partner on the plate, pairing well with fruits, vegetables, beans, lean proteins and other healthy foods. Here are recipes, cooking tips and nutrition information on rice.

Download more information:

• From MyPlate to Your Plate — Rice Fits Fact Sheet
• USA Rice MyPlate Press Release

What's Hot!

USDA has launched its second MyPlate healthy eating message, "Enjoy Your Food, But Eat Less," and the new SuperTracker tool that helps track your foods, calorie intake, and physical activities. It also provides tips and a customized meal plan to help you make healthier choices.

The winners have been announced for the “Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables” video challenge.  Be sure to check out the winning videos today!

Rice and Cranberries — A Dynamic Duo

USA Rice Federation and the Cranberry Marketing Committee team up to help you make half your plate fruits and veggies! Add these festive, colorful and delicious recipes with U.S.-grown rice and cranberries to your holiday menu! Low in calories and nutritious, rice and cranberries are the perfect pair. Enjoy!

Maple-glazed Chicken with Cranberry Arugula Rice

Creamy
Pancetta Rice

Cranberry Pecan
Rice Pilaf

Risotto Spoons with Scallops and Cranberries

Cranberry-Pistachio Biryani

More Rice Recipes

Try these delicious rice recipes to make your healthy MyPlate come alive!

Click Here for Rice Recipes with Fruits & Veggies

Teriyaki Salmon with Gingered Vegetable Brown Rice

Orange Chicken and Vegetable Rice Bowl

Springtime Brown Rice

Brown Rice Tabbouleh

Mandarin Orange Brown Rice and Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Shrimp and Creamy Spinach-Feta Rice

Southwest Black Bean and Brown Rice Salad

Country Breakfast Cereal

Three Bean Chili

More Good Things to Know

• Rice Preparation
• Rice Storage
• Choose MyPlate
• Make Half Your Grains Whole
• Nutrition Tips on MyPlate Foods