The African Heritage Power Plate is based on Oldways’ African Heritage Diet Pyramid and programming and the Physicians Committee’s Power Plate. This plant-based way of eating is inspired by healthful food traditions from across the African diaspora. This Power Plate relies on four major food groups that were staples in traditional African diets: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans. It is free of animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs, and it minimizes added salt, sugar, and fats.