Plant Based Starter Kit With 2 Week Recipes
Plant Based Starter Kit With 2 Week Recipes
Plant Based Starter Kit With 2 Week Recipes
Plant-‐Based
For
Life
Starter
Kit
From
Flesh
and
Fat
To
Fruit
and
Fit
Your
“Why”
and
“How
To”
Guide
To
Making
the
Change
To
a
Plant-‐Based
Diet
Other
Vegetables
¼
to
½
cup
other
¼
to
½
cup
other
3
servings
other
3
servings
other
vegetables
vegetables
vegetables
vegetables
Legumes,
Nuts,
¼-‐½
cup
legumes
½-‐1
cup
legumes
2
servings
legumes
3
servings
legumes
Seeds,
and
3
servings
breast
milk,
3
servings
soymilk
or
3
servings
soymilk
or
2-‐3
servings
soymilk
or
Non-‐Dairy
Milks
formula,
or
non-‐dairy
milk
other
non-‐dairy
milk
other
non-‐dairy
milk
other
non-‐dairy
milk
Fruits
¾
to
1½
cups
1
to
2
cups
3
servings
4
servings
Be
sure
to
include
a
source
of
vitamin
b12,
such
as
any
typical
children’s
multivitamin
or
vitamin-‐fortified
cereals
or
soymilk.
GMO
(Genetically
Modified
Organisms)
In
this
context,
GMO’s
(Genetically
Modified
Organisms)
are
foods
that
have
had
genes
from
other
organisms
added
to
their
genetic
sequence
to
give
them
specific
properties
that
they
otherwise
would
not
have.
For
instance,
the
two
most
common
genetic
modifications
allow
crops
to
either
withstand
copious
amounts
of
pesticides,
such
as
Roundup®
(Roundup
Ready®
crops),
or
to
produce
their
own
pesticides
such
as
Bacillus
thuringiensis
(Bt)
toxin.
The
gene
that
codes
for
the
insecticide
is
inserted
into
the
genome
of
the
crop,
which
them
produces
the
toxin.
Specific
insects
eat
the
plant,
and
the
toxin
forms
holes
in
their
stomach,
which
allows
the
toxic
spores
and
normal
gut
bacteria
to
spread
throughout
the
insect
and
kill
it.
There
is
serious
concern
about
the
safety
of
GMO’s.
There
are
several
potential
health
problems
related
to
the
consumption
of
GMO
foods,
including
cancer
and
infertility.
Compounding
that
concern
is
the
fact
that
there
is
little
stringency
in
the
oversight
of
GMO
development.
Manufacturers
are
not
required
to
conduct
long-‐term
safety
studies
on
the
new
products,
and
they
are
not
required
to
label
whether
the
foods
are
GMO
or
not.
So
far,
research
is
very
clear
that
you
are
much
worse
off
eating
animal
products
than
you
are
eating
GMO
foods,
so
if
you
are
switching
from
an
animal-‐based
diet
to
a
plant-‐based
diet
that
includes
GMO
foods,
you
will
have
improved
health.
However,
if
you
are
looking
for
optimal
health,
it
may
be
best
to
avoid
GMO
foods
entirely.
Below
is
a
list
of
GMO
foods
currently
in
production.
In
addition,
you
may
find
helpful
information
at
www.nongmoproject.org.
High-‐risk
crops:
canola
(90%
of
US
crop),
corn
(88%),
papaya
(Hawaiian),
soy
(94%),
sugar
beets
(95%),
zucchini
and
yellow
summer
squash,
also
animal
foods
(from
contamination
in
feed)
milk,
meat,
eggs,
honey,
etc.
Proper
Motivation
Many
individuals
have
tried
and
tried
to
make
a
change
in
their
lifestyle,
but
have
been
unsuccessful
in
making
that
change
last.
One
reason
is
that
appetites
run
deep.
We
are
raised
a
certain
way,
learn
to
enjoy
certain
foods
and
flavors,
and
we
find
that
our
appetite
grows
stronger
as
we
“feed”
it.
Frankly,
our
appetites
are
out
of
control!
For
many
individuals,
the
only
considerations
for
what
they
eat
are,
“Does
it
taste
good?”
and
“Is
it
available?”
There
is
little
consideration
for
the
long-‐term
impact
that
these
tasty
foods
will
have
on
one’s
health
and
the
health
of
one’s
posterity.
This
is
why,
as
a
society,
we
are
in
the
crisis
we
are
in.
To
make
a
change
in
one’s
lifestyle
and
have
that
change
last,
one
needs
proper
motivation.
Some
individuals
believe
that
if
you
scare
someone
enough,
they
will
make
lasting
changes.
Others
believe
that
if
you
entice
people
with
pleasure
and
they
enjoy
what
they
are
doing,
that
will
influence
lasting
changes.
This
second
concept
is
closer
to
the
truth,
but
there
is
still
something
more.
The
ultimate
motivation
is
love,
not
fear
or
pleasure.
Love
is
what
each
individual
needs
at
the
core
of
their
being,
and
true
love
motivates
for
good—no
matter
what.
In
a
relationship
between
a
man
and
a
woman,
the
initial
part
of
the
relationship
is
full
of
passion,
desire,
pleasure,
etc.
Feelings
are
fickle,
and
what
motivated
you
to
write
poems,
buy
flowers,
and
drive
hundreds
of
miles
just
to
see
that
special
someone,
at
some
point
usually
fades
into
the
past.
Similarly,
if
my
motivation
to
change
my
lifestyle
is
based
upon
how
I
feel,
then
my
lifestyle
changes
will
only
last
as
long
as
the
feelings
do.
As
opposed
to
the
early
part
of
a
relationship,
the
latter
part
is
usually
full
of
trials,
hardships,
and
love.
When
a
couple
have
faced
years
of
problems,
difficulties,
and
trials;
when
they
have
weathered
the
storms
together;
when
they
have
seen
the
worst
in
each
other
and
have
stuck
it
out
together;
when
one
spouse
is
sick
and
feeble
and
has
to
be
taken
care
of
by
the
other;
this
is
where
we
see
true
love.
You
see,
love
is
the
motivation
that
makes
the
vow
(…for
better,
for
worse,
for
richer,
for
poorer,
in
sickness
and
in
health,
until
death
do
us
part)
valid.
Circumstances
will
manipulate
feelings
and
fears
will
die
over
time,
and
hence,
our
motivation
will
change
if
fear
and
feelings
are
the
basis
of
that
motivation.
Love,
however,
will
continue
despite
the
obstacles.
The
ultimate
motivation
is
love,
period.
Love
will
sacrifice.
And
love
is
exercised
toward
others.
So,
what
or
whom
are
you
supposed
to
love
in
order
to
have
this
motivation?
If
your
love
is
only
directed
at
yourself,
it
is
selfishness—not
love.
So
all
considerations
that
are
based
solely
upon
how
this
diet
or
lifestyle
will
affect
me
and
my
health
are
actually
selfish
considerations.
Love
must
be
focused
outward.
To
choose
to
become
and
remain
healthy
so
that
you
can
be
there
to
help
support
and
raise
your
children
and
grandchildren
is
a
worthy
motivation.
To
choose
to
make
healthy
choices
and
continue
those
healthy
choices
because
you
want
to
be
able
to
help
and
better
love
your
spouse
through
the
later
years
of
life
is
a
worthy
motivation.
But
there
is
a
love
beyond
this.
In
my
practice,
I
have
helped
numerous
individuals
through
the
difficulties
of
a
lifestyle
change,
and
in
my
experience,
those
who
have
a
firm
faith
in
God
do
the
best.
The
language
of
love
is
sacrifice.
If
it
doesn’t
involve
sacrifice,
it
isn’t
love.
Only
by
love
is
love
awakened.
Those
with
a
faith
in
God
recognize
that
there
is
a
God
who
showed
them
the
ultimate
love
by
sacrificing
Himself
for
them.
This
sacrifice
draws
from
them
a
response
of
love
where
they
desire
to
sacrifice
for
(love)
God
in
return.
These
persons
recognize
that
they
have
a
responsibility
to
their
God
to
preserve
all
of
their
capabilities
(mental,
physical,
and
spiritual)
in
top
shape
so
that
they
may
offer
to
God
the
best
service
and
abilities
that
they
are
capable
of.
They
love
and
serve
others
with
all
of
their
ability
because
they
know
that
God
loves
others
and
desires
to
serve
others
through
them.
The
ultimate
motivation,
which
most
successfully
leads
individuals
to
a
long-‐term
commitment
to
health
and
wellness,
is
a
love
for
God
(in
response
to
love
from
God)
and
love
for
others
that
chooses
what
is
healthy
because
it
is
healthy
so
that
they
can
serve
others
to
the
best
of
their
ability.
Reflect
upon
what
is
motivating
you
to
make
the
change.
Is
there
a
more
lasting
motivation
that
you
need
to
seek?
What
will
it
take
to
make
that
motivation
your
own?
How
determined
are
you
to
make
lasting
changes?
Below,
you
will
find
practical
steps
to
follow
in
JumpStarting
your
new
lifestyle!
We
will
start
with
a
7-‐Day
JumpStart
Challenge,
and
then
transition
into
a
2-‐Week
Health
Maintenance
Menu
that
will
give
you
direction
in
making
lasting
changes
in
your
diet.
Recipes
will
be
included
to
help
you
in
the
process.
JumpStart
Challenge2
What
Is
The
7-‐Day
JumpStart
Challenge?
The
7-‐Day
JumpStart
Challenge
is
designed
to
prepare
you
physically
and
mentally
to
experience
the
benefits
of
improved
health.
This
7-‐Day
JumpStart
Challenge
is
recommended
to
everyone
needing
a
lifestyle
makeover.
Even
though
considerable
testing
has
shown
this
plan
to
be
a
sensible,
prudent
and
safe
approach,
people
with
significant
health
problems,
such
as
diabetes
or
other
chronic
diseases
should
check
with
their
doctors
before
beginning.
For
people
who
are
stressed,
overweight,
out
of
control
or
suffering
from
circulatory
diseases,
this
7-‐day
challenge
is
an
excellent
starting
point.
After
experiencing
the
exhilaration
and
wellbeing
resulting
from
one
week
of
simple
eating
and
good
health
habits,
motivation
becomes
high
and
jump
starts
your
move
toward
a
healthier
lifestyle.
Words
Of
Warning
•
On
the
move!
With
the
JumpStart
diet,
you
may
experience
difference
in
bowel
movements.
This
is
good
and
the
way
it
should
be!
•
Noting
the
bloating.
After
about
a
week
you
may
notice
an
increase
in
gas
or
wind.
Rest
assured,
it’s
only
temporary!
•
Resist
and
persist.
During
this
time
you
may
experience
headaches,
often
due
to
caffeine
withdrawal.
Stick
with
it,
it
will
pass!
•
Lifting
the
fog.
You
may
feel
mentally
sharper,
enjoy
a
better
memory
and
feel
better
prepared
for
life’s
challenges.
•
Rise
and
shine.
Getting
into
the
pattern
of
“early
to
bed,
early
to
rise”
is
very
important,
and
should
be
started
along
with
your
other
lifestyle
changes.
It
is
worth
it!
Benefits
Of
The
7-‐Day
JumpStart
Challenge
•
Improves
intestinal
tract
function.
The
high
fiber
content
o
the
food
absorbs
water
in
the
intestinal
tract,
turning
insoluble
fiber
into
a
gel-‐like
substance
that
resembles
a
soft,
spongy
mass.
They
stimulate
intestinal
activity
and
sweep
along
intestinal
contents
more
efficiently
and
effectively.
•
Decreases
fluid
retention.
It
removes
excess
water,
salt
and
other
toxins
from
the
body
via
kidneys
and
intestinal
tract.
•
Helps
break
food
addictions.
•
Improves
appetite
and
intensifies
taste
perception.
It
will
help
you
discover
and
enjoy
new
flavors
in
simple
foods.
•
Conquers
fear.
Since
many
people
in
weight-‐loss
programs
fear
food
deprivation
and
hunger,
the
7-‐Day
JumpStart
Challenge
will
help
handle
these
feelings
and
overcome
these
fears.
•
Renews
energy
and
improves
mental
acuity.
Beginning
with
days
3
and
4,
energy
levels
and
a
sense
of
wellbeing
substantially
increase.
•
Eliminates
body
odors.
Body
odors
and
bad
breath
will
diminish
over
time.
•
Provides
a
taste
of
success.
Experience
the
joy
that
comes
from
experimenting
with
new
foods
and
health-‐promoting
activities.
•
Reduces
food
budget.
The
new,
simpler
way
of
eating
can
reduce
your
weekly
food
costs.
•
Jump
starts
you
into
a
healthier
lifestyle!
It
begins
the
establishment
of
a
new
way
of
life
and
puts
you
back
in
control!
JumpStart
Notes2
Notes
For
People
With
Diabetes
If
you
have
diabetes,
start
the
JumpStart
Challenge
at
day
3
(skip
days
1
and
2).
If
on
insulin
or
other
medications
for
diabetes,
stay
in
regular
or
daily
contact
with
your
doctor
or
diabetes
nurse
educator
to
monitor
your
blood-‐sugar
levels
and
medication
requirements.
(For
example,
insulin
dosage
often
has
to
be
reduced
by
2-‐3
units
a
day.)
High-‐Fiber
Unrefined
Carbohydrates
Can
Be
Used:
•
Due
to
their
high
fiber
content,
breakfast
should
focus
on
whole-‐grain
cereals,
such
as
rolled
oats
or
rolled
barley.
Use
as
close
to
the
whole-‐grain
kernel
as
possible.
•
Enjoy
up
to
5
slices
of
bread
per
day,
chose
the
whole-‐grain
variety.
Fruits
Should
Be
Restricted
To
Three
Servings/Day
And
Ideally
Eaten
With
Higher-‐Fiber
Dishes:
•
Include
fresh
fruit,
such
as
apples,
pears,
peaches,
apricots
and
berries.
•
Dried
fruits
and
fruit
juices
should
be
avoided
because
of
their
concentrated
sugar
content.
•
Where
possible,
eat
fruit
and
vegetables
with
the
skin
for
a
higher
fiber
intake.
Nuts
Can
Be
Used:
•
¼
cup
nuts,
such
as
almonds
or
walnuts,
and
1-‐2
tablespoons
of
ground
flaxseed
at
breakfast
will
help
satiety
and
aid
in
blood
sugar
control.
Make
Good
Use
Of
Legumes:
•
Use
cooked
legumes
(beans
and
lentils)
with
main
meals
(including
breakfast).
The
high
fiber
will
help
lower
blood-‐sugar
levels.
•
Notes
For
People
With
High
Blood
Pressure
•
If
you
are
on
medication
for
high
blood
pressure,
talk
with
your
doctor
about
monitoring
and
adjusting
your
medications
as
needed.
Withdrawal2
Most
people
experience
some
degree
of
withdrawal
for
two
to
five
days
as
a
result
of
food
and/or
caffeine
or
nicotine
addictions.
Transient
symptoms
may
include
headache,
nausea,
fatigue,
depression,
generalized
aching,
excessive
gas
and
diarrhea.
Headaches
will
be
worse
if
addicted
to
caffeine
and
nicotine.
Note:
Hang
in
there
for
this
difficult
period.
It
won’t
last
forever!
You’ll
feel
much
better
once
you
have
made
the
transition!
Tips
On
Handling
Withdrawal
Symptoms
Drink
two
glasses
of
water
first
thing
in
the
morning.
Hop
into
the
shower
and
follow
this
sequence:
•
Hot
shower
(2-‐3
minutes)
•
Cold
shower
(15
seconds)
•
Repeat
routine
up
to
three
times.
•
Finish
with
a
cold
shower.
•
Towel
off
briskly.
Walk
briskly
outdoors
for
15
minutes
or
more.
Eat
a
good
breakfast
For
headaches,
soak
feet
and
legs
in
hot
water
for
15-‐20
minutes.
Rinse
off
with
cold
water.
Rinse
a
wash
cloth
in
ice
water
and
apply
to
forehead.
If
you
are
diabetic
or
have
poor
circulation
in
your
legs,
do
not
use
hot
water
on
your
legs,
rather
use
an
ice
pack
or
ice-‐water
cloth
on
your
forehead
and
drink
lots
of
water.
Diarrhea
usually
settles
down
in
a
few
days.
If
troublesome,
take
2-‐3
charcoal
tablets
or
capsules,
or
1
teaspoon
charcoal
powder
mixed
in
4-‐8
ounces
of
water
between
meals
until
the
situation
normalizes.
Daily
Routine
Tips2
Upon
rising
in
the
morning,
drink
a
couple
of
glasses
of
water.
Take
some
time
for
prayer
and
devotional
reading.
Reflect
on
the
day
and
find
10
things
you
can
thank
God
for
today.
Take
a
warm
shower
or
bath
before
breakfast.
If
you
feel
sluggish,
alternate
hot
and
cold
water
2
or
3
times,
then
towel
briskly.
Ideally
eat
two
meals
a
day,
spaced
at
least
5-‐6
hours
apart.
If
you
must
have
an
evening
meal,
make
it
small,
rapidly
digestible
(low
fat,
low
protein,
high
in
carbohydrates,
e.g.
fruit,
non-‐buttered
popcorn,
fruit
smoothie,
etc),
and
eat
it
at
least
3
hours
before
going
to
bed.
Most
people,
including
diabetics,
can
do
very
well
on
2
meals
daily.
Avoid
eating
in
front
of
the
TV
and,
if
possible,
eat
most
meals
with
family
or
friends.
Drink
at
least
8-‐10
glasses
of
water
or
herbal
teas
each
day.
Drink
first
thing
in
the
morning
and
between
meals.
Develop
regularity.
Go
to
bed,
get
up,
exercise
and
have
your
meals
at
about
the
same
time
each
day.
Exercise
actively
for
30-‐60
minutes
each
day.
Brisk
walking
is
recommended.
Select
an
exercise
appropriate
for
your
age
and
condition.
Start
slowly,
increasing
time
and
distance
gradually
as
tolerated.
Allow
adequate
time
for
rest.
Aim
for
eight
hours
sleep
a
night
and
“early
to
bed,
early
to
rise”.
7-‐Day
JumpStart
Challenge2
Throughout
All
7
Days
Omit
refined
sugars,
honey,
molasses
and
other
concentrated
sweeteners.
Cut
out
caffeinated
drinks.
Quit
all
alcohol,
fruit
juices,
and
soft
drinks.
Omit
processed
fats
and
oils,
including
margarine,
butter,
mayonnaise,
oily
dressings
and
vegetable
oils.
Avoid
processed
foods
and
fast
foods.
Leave
out
animal
foods,
such
as
red
and
white
meat,
dairy
products
and
eggs.
Instead
of
milk,
use
non-‐dairy
options,
such
as
soymilk
or
rice
milk.
Avoid
salt.
Season
with
onion,
garlic,
herbs,
and
seasonings
such
as
basil,
celery
seed,
coriander,
cumin,
parsley,
etc.
Avoid
eating
between
meals.
When
hungry,
settle
for
a
glass
of
water
or
herbal
tea
without
sweetener.
Days
1
&
2
Eat
fruit
and
whole
grains,
period.
Use
fresh
or
frozen
fruit
without
sugar,
such
as
apples,
apricots,
bananas,
blackberries,
blueberries,
cherries,
grapefruit,
grapes,
kiwi,
mangoes,
melons
(all
kinds),
nectarines,
oranges,
peaches,
pears,
persimmons,
pineapple,
plums,
raspberries,
and
strawberries.
If
you
use
stewed
or
cooked
fruit,
make
sure
they
are
stewed/cooked
in
their
own
juice
or
water,
not
in
sugar
or
syrup.
Use
whole-‐grain
cereals,
such
as
5,7,or
10-‐grain
porridge,
amaranth(GF),
barley,
brown
rice(GF),
buckwheat(GF),
cornmeal/polenta(GF),
millet(GF),
quinoa(GF),
rye,
wheat,
or
traditional
rolled
oat
porridge.
(GF
=
Gluten-‐free
Grains)
You
can
also
use
other
grain-‐based
foods
such
as
whole-‐grain
wheat
cereals,
couscous,
low-‐fat
natural
muesli,
puffed
rice
or
corn,
and
puffed
wheat.
Try
this
for
a
sample
meal
plan
for
Days
1
&
2:
Breakfast
–
cooked
rolled
oats
or
homemade
muesli,
choice
of
all
kinds
of
fresh
or
frozen
fruit.
Lunch
–
cooked
brown
rice,
choice
of
all
kinds
of
fresh
or
frozen
fruit.
Supper
–
try
to
avoid
supper
entirely,
but
if
you
just
can’t
cut
it,
have
a
piece
of
fruit
or
maybe
a
small
bowl
of
cooked
quinoa.
Days
3
to
7
Eat
fruit
and
whole
grains
plus
vegetables
and
legumes.
Use
vegetables
–
raw
and
cooked,
such
as
alfalfa
sprouts,
asparagus,
bean
sprouts,
beets,
broccoli,
Brussels
sprouts,
cabbage,
carrots,
cauliflower,
celery,
corn,
cucumber,
eggplant,
green
beans,
lettuce
(all
types),
okra,
onions,
parsley,
peas,
peppers
(bell
or
sweet),
potatoes,
snow
peas,
spinach,
squash,
sweet
potatoes,
tomatoes,
turnips,
yam,
or
zucchini.
Use
whole-‐grain
foods,
such
as
breads,
brown
rice
cakes,
and
pastas.
Also
use
legumes,
such
as
beans
of
all
kinds
(black,
pink,
red,
white,
kidney,
navy,
pinto,
lima,
etc.),
lentils
(several
varieties
are
available),
and
peas
of
all
kinds
(black-‐eyed,
chick
peas,
split
peas,
etc.).
Try
this
for
a
sample
meal
plan
for
Days
3
to
7:
Breakfast
–
cooked
whole-‐grain
cereal
as
in
Days
1
&
2,
or
homemade
low-‐fat
muesli
plus
fruit
plus
whole-‐grain
bread
with
mashed
banana
or
hummus.
If
you
find
yourself
hungry
before
lunch,
add
½
cup
beans
to
your
breakfast.
Lunch
–
baked
potato
topped
with
mixed
greens,
beans,
and
salad
vegetables,
or
packed
lunch
sandwiches
with
salad
vegetables
and
hummus
spread
plus
a
legume-‐based
soup
or
stew
kept
warm
in
a
thermos.
Supper
–
again,
try
to
avoid
supper
entirely,
but
if
you
just
can’t
cut
it,
do
as
for
Days
1
&
2.
Tips:
Include
beans
or
lentils
daily.
Include
at
least
2
cups
of
yellow,
green,
red,
orange
raw
or
cooked
vegetables
daily.
Include
at
least
1
serving
of
the
following
per
meal:
•
Starchy
vegetables—for
example,
potato,
corn,
green
peas
or
sweet
potato.
•
Grains—for
example,
brown
rice,
polenta,
quinoa
or
whole-‐gain
pasta.
Season
salads
with
herbs,
and/or
lemon/lime
juice
with
very
little
salt.
In
salt-‐free
soups
and
stews,
add
extra
herbs
and
seasonings.
Healthy
Habits
Many
people
realize
that
it
takes
approximately
3
weeks
to
develop
habits
that
last.
In
this
section,
we
will
provide
you
with
a
sample
menu
and
recipes
that
you
can
use
for
an
additional
2
weeks,
as
you
form
your
new
plant-‐based
habit
for
life.
This
is
a
good
place
to
re-‐iterate
the
fact
that
most
people
do
better
on
a
2-‐meal-‐a-‐day
plan
than
the
typical
3-‐meal
plan.
Research
shows
that
increasing
meal
frequency
increases
your
risk
for
colon
and
rectal
cancer.
It
also
shows
that
individuals
who
eat
fewer
calories
over
their
lifetime
tend
to
live
longer.
Your
stomach
needs
a
break,
rather
than
constantly
being
pushed
to
process
more
and
more
food
(it
takes
4-‐5
hours
to
digest
a
typical
meal
and
the
stomach
needs
at
least
1
hour
of
rest,
leaving
you
with
a
healthy
5-‐6
hours
between
meals).
Without
the
necessary
breaks,
things
like
heartburn,
gastritis,
and
ulcers
develop.
Besides,
imagine
how
much
time
and
effort
you
save
by
only
fixing
and
cleaning
up
after
2
meals
every
day!
It
is
like
building
time
into
your
schedule,
and
it
gives
you
health
benefits!
If
you
are
a
diabetic,
you
have
likely
been
told
that
you
need
to
eat
frequent
small
meals
throughout
the
day.
Actually,
research
shows
that
such
eating
patterns
increase
the
overall
insulin
and
glucose
levels
in
the
blood
and
perpetuate
your
diabetes.
Diabetics
do
very
well
on
2-‐meal
plans,
however
if
you
are
on
medication,
you
need
to
work
closely
with
your
physician
or
nurse
educator
to
modify
your
medication
doses.
With
your
meal
choices,
we
typically
recommend
fruits
with
breakfast
and
vegetables
with
lunch,
but
some
people
prefer
to
eat
lunch-‐like
foods
at
breakfast
time.
Mix
and
match
as
you
feel
comfortable,
keeping
in
mind
the
following
suggestions.
•
It
is
best
to
avoid
mixing
fruits
and
vegetables
at
a
meal.
•
Keep
is
colorful.
Try
to
have
a
variety
of
colors
at
each
meal,
whether
using
fruit
or
vegetables.
•
Include
fresh
fruits
or
vegetables
with
each
meal.
If
you
have
a
medical
condition
(diabetes,
heart
disease,
cancer,
etc.)
you
would
benefit
from
having
50-‐80%
of
your
meal
raw
rather
than
cooked/steamed.
•
Eat
a
handful
of
dry-‐roasted,
unsalted
nuts
or
seeds
with
breakfast
every
morning.
Good
choices
include
flax,
chia,
or
pumpkin
seed,
cashews,
almonds,
walnuts,
or
pecans.
•
Add
raisins,
dates,
bananas
or
other
fruits
to
your
cereals/porridges
instead
of
refined
sweeteners.
If
you
simply
cannot
go
without
supper,
make
sure
that
you
do
not
eat
within
3
hours
of
bedtime,
and
keep
it
light.
Avoid
foods
that
are
high
in
fats
or
proteins
for
supper,
as
they
require
more
time
to
digest.
You
want
to
go
to
bed
on
an
empty
stomach.
Suggestions
for
a
light
supper
include
eating
whole
fresh
fruit,
fruit
salad,
fruit
soup
(see
recipes),
fruit
smoothie
(see
recipes),
fruit
crisp
(see
recipes),
popcorn
(see
recipes),
toast,
vegetable
soup
(see
recipes),
or
steamed
or
raw
vegetables.
2-‐Week
Health
Maintenance
Menu
Day
1
Day
2
Day
3
Day
4
Day
5
Day
6
Day
7
Breakfast
Oatmeal,
Breakfast
Granola,
Crock-‐pot
Shredded
French
5-‐
or
7-‐grain
potatoes,
barley,
wheat,
Toast,
cereal
Rice
milk,
Rice
milk,
Scrambled
Rice
milk,
Rice
milk,
Unsweetened
Rice
milk,
Apple-‐date
Fresh
fruit
tofu,
applesauce,
muffins,
Whole-‐grain
Banana
Whole
grain
Ketchup,
toast,
muffins,
Rice
cream,
toast,
Fresh
fruit
Pocket
bread
Date
butter,
Fresh
fruit
Fresh
fruit
Date
butter,
Sliced
tomatoes,
Fresh
fruit
Fresh
fruit
Lettuce/sprouts.
Lunch
Whole-‐grain
Chick
pea
a
la
Scalloped
Vegetable
Veggie
Baked
sweet
Almond
pasta,
king,
potatoes,
soup,
pizza,
potatoes,
rice
loaf,
Cauliflower
Brown
rice,
Cornmeal
Corn
bread,
Pasta
salad,
Creamy
Tomato
sauce,
rolls,
corn
butter,
relish,
Vegetable
Creamy
Corn,
Pecan
balls,
platter,
Creamy
corn
butter,
Whole
grain
Steamed
corn
butter,
bread,
kale,
Tossed
salad,
Ranch-‐style
Tossed
dressing,
Quick-‐n-‐ green
salad,
Greek
salad,
Crunchy
Ranch-‐style
easy
salad
veggie
dressing,
Sweet
potato
Creamy
Golden
salad
sticks
Peas
cucumber
Macaroons
Steamed
dressing
carrots
Day
8
Day
9
Day
10
Day
11
Day
12
Day
13
Day
14
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