The traffic light style of eating is Pair red foods with green foods to balance your plate Fruits & Vegetables • Fruits in heavy syrup • Fried vegetables (french fries, potato chips, tater tots, hash browns) Beverages • Chocolate milk (not lowfat) • Drinks made with sugar (soda, lemonade, punch, KoolAid) • Sports / energy drinks (Gatorade, Powerade) Beans /Legumes, Nuts