So, here are some ideas on how to fill your plates with the appropriate carbs, proteins, and fats. These choices are also great when you are using Vidadish™ as a measuring tool. You can mix and match them depending on the meal. We’ll be changing these options up once a month, so keep looking to keep your food ideas fresh and fun!

CARBOHYDRATES

• oatmeal
• quinoa
• broccoli
• whole wheat pasta w/mushrooms and peppers
• fiber w/blueberries
• whole wheat pita w/spinach
• brown rice
• Raw veggie sticks
• yams (Bake your own yam fries)
• salad with a variety of veggies

PROTEINS

• chicken breast w/garlic and sea salt
• firm tofu cubed
• wild salmon baked with soy, garlic and honey
• poached tilapa w/lemon
• large shrimp sautéed in low sodium chicken broth
• black beans with shredded reduced fat
  cheese
• eggs any way!
• curry and lite coconut chick peas
• turkey sausage w/apple
• lean ground beef w/chili powder and garlic
• greek yogurt

FATS

• feta cheese
• nuts and their butters, like pumpkin, almond, and sunflower and hemp (also a protein, great for snacks!)
• olive oil
• butter
• sesame oil
• coconut oil
• lite cheeses like mozzarella and cheddar
• 70% cocoa dark chocolate
• pesto sauce (pine nuts, olive oil and basil pureed)