 For the average human adult, a healthy plate consists of balanced amounts of fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, plant proteins, unsaturated plant oils, some meat and dairy, a bit of sugar, and starchy vegetables. However, the ideal is not always the case. Especially in low- and middle-income countries, where millions of plates remain severely imbalanced. That result in a wide range of diet-related issues such as obesity, micronutrient deficiencies, and hunger. An imbalanced plate not only threatens human health, but also the planet. As climate change and increasing demands from population growth lead to imbalanced intensification of our food systems, that results in drastic degradation of natural resources. These issues then pose a question. What does it take to create a healthy plate for the developing world based on sustainable food systems? Nourishing millions requires innovative and sustainable ways of conserving our resources to produce nutritious food. Intensifying food systems should also mean intensifying support to over 500 million small farms. Beyond the fields, we must also develop an enabling environment through policies and holistic business models to drive a responsive market that can steer and eventually support the demand of a more diverse, balanced and healthy diet.