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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Getting what you need

Found this lovely little piece of paper at Whole Foods and wanted to get it documented so I don't forget it after I loose this piece of paper!  Thought you'd enjoy it too. I know this isnt shocking info. Just a nice reminder.  And I didn't remove the meats since I know not EVERYONE is a vegetarian:)

How to Build a Better Lunch Box (Chef Ann Cooper)
Lesson 1: Choose something from each category below
Lesson 2: Be mindful of portions
Lesson 3: Include as many colors as possible in every lunch

PROTEIN:
nut butter
beans
edamame (so so yummy! Add a little salt and eat over rice!)
hummus (fave)
tofu (you know how I feel)
seitan
tempeh
nuts (cashews, pecans, walnuts, almonds)
sunflower sees

WHOLE GRAINS
whole-grain swhich bread
whole-grain pita bread or chips
whole-grain tortilla
whole-grain English muffin
whole-grain chips or crackers
whole-grain pasta or couscous
brown rice, quinoa or millet
whole-grain muffin
granola
corn

HEALTHY FATS
almonds or alomond butter
walnuts
avocado
whil-caught salmon
flax oil
flax seed
olives
evoo

VEGETABLES
green leaf lettuce
greens
carrots
jicama
green beans
celery
avocado
bell pepper
olives
potatoes
broccoli
snap peas
asparagus
artichoke
spinach
sweet potato
cabbage/slaw
peas
eggplant
onion
cucumber
tomato *technically a fruit)
zucchini
squash
cauliflower
100% vegetable juice

FRUITS
apple
banana
plum
nectarine
peach
orange
apricot
kiwi
melon
grapes
strawberries
blueberries
raspberries
raisins
dried fruit
100% fruit juice
100% fruit spread

CALCIUM
tofu
dark leafy greens
almonds & almond butter
beans
hummus
soy, rice or almond milk
100% orange juice (fortified)

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