Friday 9 January 2015

menu planning


 Otto Say’s

Pasta sanza vino e come il cuore sanza amore
Pasta without wine is like a heart without love

Following the menu planning from last edition

Here are some example menu and recipes

 

Snacks Fruits are always good, popcorn, cookies, tarts, pretzels any snacks are great with moderation

Have a glass of milk and a piece of fruit to complete your meal.

Good management of healthy eating, staying active

Be sure to eat breakfast. It provides a good start to the day

- See Water should be anytime within reason 4 to 6 glasses a day

Sample meal plan for average person
Breakfast
Cold cereal  125 mL
Whole grain toast 2 slices
1 orange
Milk 250 mL
Cheese 60 g
Tea or coffee
Lunch
Soup  250 mL
Sandwich
- 2 slices whole grain bread , 6" pita or small wrap
- lean meat, chicken or fish 90 g
- few tomato slices
- butter 5 mL
-Carrot sticks
-Grapes
-Plain yogurt 175 mL
-Tea or coffee
Afternoon snack
1 medium apple , small banana or fruit
Dinner
1 large potato or cooked noodles, 375 mL
Vegetables
Green salad with low-fat salad dressing
Lean meat, chicken or fish 120 g
1 medium pear
Milk or pure juice 250 mL
Tea or coffee
Evening snack
Peanut butter 60 mL
Whole grain crackers 4
Beverage  250 mL