May 2009
Menu
2000 calories
BREAKFAST
Orange Smoothie:
In blender, combine 1 cup fresh orange sections, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 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 on bun2
2 cups tossed salad with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and balsamic vinegar
1 apple
DINNER
1 cup reduced-sodium soup3
1 servings Bok Choy with Portobello and Tofu
1 cup pineapple chunks
SNACKS4,5
1 1/2 oz. low sodium whole wheat crackers6 with 2 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
1 cup fat-free milk
6 dried apricot halves
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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May have lean hamburger with 1 packet ketchup on bun, if desired.
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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.
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Cracker size varies; check Nutrition Facts label for number of crackers in 1 1/2 oz.