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Making Smarter Choices: Meal Patterns and Menu Planning. The Components. Component = Food Group (sort of…). Bread / Bread Alternate. Bread, buns, rolls, etc. Crackers Oatmeal Cold cereals Tortillas Rice or wild rice Pasta or couscous Quinoa, bulgur, millet, barley, etc.
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Making Smarter Choices: Meal Patterns and Menu Planning
The Components Component = Food Group (sort of…)
Bread / Bread Alternate • Bread, buns, rolls, etc. • Crackers • Oatmeal • Cold cereals • Tortillas • Rice or wild rice • Pasta or couscous • Quinoa, bulgur, millet, barley, etc.
Bread / Bread Alternate • Must be enriched or whole grain • Choose whole grain or whole grain-rich whenever possible
Bread / Bread Alternate LIMIT or ELIMINATE
Bread / Bread Alternate Fruit / Vegetable