Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Our Menu, Step 1

189.20 dollars for a month, so in one day we have 189.20/30 = 6.31 a day.
For the day:
You will need, for a balanced meal, 6-8 servings of Fruit and Vegetables.
1 serving is a half cup of pure juice (not orange crush!), 1 cup of veggies, 1 piece of fruit.

You will also need 6-7 servings of grain products
1 serving is
  • 1 slice (35 g) bread or ½ bagel (45 g)
  • ½ pita (35 g) or ½ tortilla (35 g)
  • 125 mL (½ cup) cooked rice, pasta, or couscous
  • 30 g cold cereal or 175 mL (¾ cup) hot cereal
You will also need 3-4 servings of milk and milk alternatives
1 serving is
  • 250 mL (1 cup) milk or fortified soy beverage
  • 175 g (¾ cup) yogurt
  • 50 g (1 ½ oz.) cheese

You will also need 1-3 servings of meat or meat alternatives
1 serving is

  • 75 g (2 ½ oz.)/125 mL (½ cup) cooked fish, shellfish, poultry or lean meat
  • 175 mL (¾ cup) cooked beans
  • 2 eggs
  • 30 mL (2 Tbsp) peanut butter
Now plan your food for the day. Blog below what you are buying and be sure to include any coupons or sale prices you were able to find. Good Luck! 

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