November 2008
Menu
2000 calories
BREAKFAST
1 cup cooked oatmeal with 2 mini boxes raisins1
1 cup fat-free milk
LUNCH
1½ cup reduced sodium minestrone soup2
Grilled Cheese sandwich:
Spread 1 tsp. reduced fat, trans fat-free margarine on one side of 2 slices of whole wheat bread. Place "buttered" side of
bread on heated griddle. Top 1 slice bread with 2 slices (2 oz.) reduced fat cheese (e.g., part-skim mozzarella, reduced
fat Swiss), 2 slices tomato, and oregano or basil seasoning, if desired. Top with other slice, "buttered" side up and grill
until golden (about 2 minutes). Flip sandwich and grill until done.
1 medium apple
DINNER
2 cups tossed salad with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and flavored vinegar
2 (4 oz. raw) skinless chicken breasts, baked with ½ cup canned no salt added stewed tomatoes
1 cup cooked broccoli tossed with ½ Tbsp. Kidlicious dressing
1 small baked potato topped with 2 tsp. reduced fat, trans fat-free margarine
½ cup fresh fruit or canned fruit salad packed in juice
SNACKS3,4
1 pear
1 cup oat cereal with 1 cup fat-free milk
Nutrition Notes:
- May have 3 Tbsp. mixed dried fruit or chopped dried apricots instead of raisins
- May use reduced sodium tomato, beef vegetable, or chicken vegetable soup, if desired
- Divide the snacks throughout the day.
- Include water, unsweetened flavored seltzer or a no calorie beverage throughout the day.