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July/August 2009

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1500 calories

BREAKFAST

1/2 cup calcium-fortified orange juice
1 cup plain yogurt with 1/2 cup mixed berries (e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) and 1 tsp. ground flaxseed
1 oz whole wheat crackers1

LUNCH

1 serving Mango, Cucumber and Red Pepper Salad
1 mini whole wheat pita filled with 1 slice (1 oz.) reduced fat cheese and 1 slice tomato
1 plum

DINNER

Spinach salad with 2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 sliced red onion, 2 tsp. oil and 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
3 oz. grilled or broiled salmon with lemon wedge
1/2 cup cooked wild rice2
1 cup cooked broccoli
1 slice watermelon

SNACKS3,4

1 oz. nuts (about 10 walnut halves or 18 cashews or 20 pecan halves or 23 almonds or 35 peanuts)5
1 cup fat-free milk with 1 tsp. reduced-sugar or sugar-free chocolate syrup

Nutrition Notes:

  1. Cracker size varies; check Nutrition Facts label for number of crackers in 1 oz.
  2. May substitute brown rice for wild rice.
  3. Divide the snacks throughout the day.
  4. Include water, unsweetened flavored seltzer or a no calorie beverage throughout the day.
  5. May have 1 oz. pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds instead of nuts.