Diet Plans
We have included two sample diet plans. Remember to consult your physician or dietician before beginning any diet.
Try to consume a balanced and complete diet. It is important to eat 4-6 small meals/snacks daily and drink plenty of water. Avoid foods that are high in fat and calories and high in sugar. Healthy selections include fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals and low-fat dairy products.
1500 - 1600 Calories
Breakfast
AMOUNT CALORIES
12 oz. coffee 8
1 cup milk 120
1 tbsp. cream 20
1 pkg. Instant Oatmeal 152
Total: 300
Morning Snack
AMOUNT CALORIES
1 cup cottage cheese 164
1/2 cup pineapple chunks 70
Total: 234
Lunch
AMOUNT CALORIES
2 slices whole wheat bread 140
1 cu. inch cheddar cheese 57
.15 cup mayo 138
1 ounce turkey breast 38
1/4 tomato (small) 7
Total: 380
Afternoon Snack
AMOUNT CALORIES
8 ea. low salt crackers 96
1 oz. white turkey meat 38
Total: 134
Dinner
AMOUNT CALORIES
5 oz. halibut broiled 199
1 cup white steamed rice 164
2 tbsp. Thousand Island reduced cal. dressing 40
1/2 cup mixed boiled vegetables 54
1 small salad w/tomato, onion 49
1 tsp. white sugar 15
12 fl. oz. tea 4
Total: 525
GRAND TOTAL 1573
2200 - 2300 Calories
Breakfast
AMOUNT CALORIES
12 oz. coffee 8
1 1/2 cup cottage cheese - 1% fat 246
1 tbsp. cream 20
1/2 cup fruit cocktail 114
Total: 388
Morning Snack
AMOUNT CALORIES
1 medium apple 81
1 medium banana 105
Total: 186
Lunch
AMOUNT CALORIES
1 medium apple 81
2 slices whole wheat bread 140
2 cu. inch cheddar cheese 137
.15 cup mayo 137
3 oz. white turkey breast 115
Total: 610
Afternoon Snack
AMOUNT CALORIES
2 slices rye bread 180
4 tsp. fruit jelly 56
2 tbsp. peanut butter 190
Total: 426
Dinner
AMOUNT CALORIES
4 oz. white chicken breast 187
1 1/2 cup white steamed rice 246
4 tsp. reduced calorie Thousand Island dressing 80
1/4 cup croutons 30
1 small salad w/tomato and onion 49
Total: 592
GRAND TOTAL 2202
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