May 2009
Menu
1500 calories
BREAKFAST
Orange Smoothie:
In blender, combine 1/2 cup fresh orange sections, 1/4 cup orange juice, ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt1, 1 tsp. sugar or no calorie sweetener to taste, and 4-6 ice cubes. Process in blender until smooth.
LUNCH
1 veggie burger with 1 slice low fat cheese on bun
2 cups tossed salad mixed with 1 Tbsp. chickpeas, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and balsamic vinegar
1 peach
DINNER
1 cup reduced-sodium soup2
1 serving Bok Choy with Portobello and Tofu
½ cup pineapple chunks
SNACKS3,4
3/4 cup shredded wheat cereal with 1 cup fat-free milk
1 ice pop, no sugar added
Nutrition Notes:
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Vanilla light yogurt may be used instead of nonfat plain yogurt and sugar or no calorie sweetener.
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Try reduced sodium vegetable, chicken noodle, or chicken and rice soup.
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Divide the snacks throughout the day.
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Include water, unsweetened flavored seltzer or a no calorie beverage throughout the day.