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SOLVING THE MEAL PLANNING PUZZLE!

SOLVING THE MEAL PLANNING PUZZLE!. USING THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID TO PLAN HEALTHY MEALS. NOW THAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID – USE THE FOOD GROUP FACTS TO HELP PLAN MEALS WITH PLENTY OF NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS!. Bread/Cereal Group Fruit Group Vegetable Group

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SOLVING THE MEAL PLANNING PUZZLE!

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  1. SOLVING THE MEAL PLANNING PUZZLE! USING THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID TO PLAN HEALTHY MEALS

  2. NOW THAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID – USE THE FOOD GROUP FACTS TO HELP PLAN MEALS WITH PLENTY OF NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS! • Bread/Cereal Group • Fruit Group • Vegetable Group • Meat, Poultry, Fish and Egg Group • Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt Group

  3. The key to solving any puzzle is knowing what pieces belong – you know that the foods from the Food Guide Pyramid must be included in any meal plan – here are some other things to consider SOLVING THE MEAL PLANNING PUZZLE

  4. MEAL APPEAL A MEAL SHOULD LOOK AS GOOD AS IT TASTES! PAY ATTENTION TO THESE PIECES OF THE MEAL PUZZLE! COLOR SHAPE FLAVOR TEXTURE TEMP.

  5. COLOR • Colors come right from the artist’s palette! • Colors such as green, yellow, red, purple, orange, and creamy white are found • Use a wide variety to avoid boredom in meals

  6. SHAPE • Different shapes make a meal more attractive. • For variety try combinations of round foods, square foods, and rectangular foods

  7. TEXTURE • Contrasting textures also adds variety. • For instance, mashed potatoes might be matched with a crisp, green salad. Crispy stir-fried vegetables are a good contrast to rice.

  8. FLAVOR • Vary flavors to add interest to a meal. • Plan flavors that go well together. • Too many spicy or strongly flavored foods in one meal can fight with each other for attention!

  9. TEMPERATURE • A contrast of temperatures such as a cold salad with steaming soup is good. • Cold foods are appealing on hot days, and hot foods on cold days.

  10. SOLVING THE MEAL PLANNING PUZZLE • Here are some other things to think about when planning a meal – • When will the meal be served? • Who will prepare the meal? • What foods do the people eating the meal like and dislike? • Do any of the people eating the meal have special needs? • How can I make the meal appetizing?

  11. SOLVING THE MEAL PLANNING PUZZLE • Putting the pieces together to make a winning meal can be easy and fun. Just remember to get the nutrition in the plan!

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