March 2008

Menu

1500 calories

BREAKFAST

1 cantaloupe wedge (1/8 medium melon)
1 slice whole wheat toast with
2 tsp. peanut butter
1 cup fat-free milk

LUNCH

Lean roast beef sandwich:
   2 slices rye bread¹ spread with 2 tsp. spicy mustard, topped with
   2 oz. lean deli roast beef, romaine lettuce leaf, sliced onion and sliced tomato
4 dried apricot halves
18 almonds

DINNER

Tossed salad with 2 cups romaine lettuce, ½ cup sliced cucumber, ½ cup sliced red bell pepper with ½ Tbsp. olive oil, and balsamic vinegar
1 serving Apple Chicken Stir-Fry
½ cup canned pineapple chunks, packed in juice

SNACKS^2,3

1 mozzarella string cheese stick
1 oz. whole wheat crackers⁴
6 oz. nonfat plain yogurt mixed with ½ medium banana

Nutrition Notes:

1. Check ingredient list for whole rye and choose whole grain rye bread when available.
2. Divide the snacks throughout the day.
3. Include water, unsweetened flavored seltzer or a no calorie beverage throughout the day.
4. Cracker size varies; check Nutrition Facts label for number of crackers in 1 oz.