When you're used to cooking for an entire clan, preparing meals for just one or two people may put a crimp in your style. But don't shortchange yourself.
Healthful Meals Eat a grain food at every meal .
Grain foods, including breads, rolls, crackers, pasta, tortillas, cereals and bagels, provide valuable energy and many nutrients and are naturally low in fat. Eat a protein-rich food at every meal . Protein helps the body repair tissues and fight infections. Protein-rich foods include meat, chicken, fish, peanut butter, cheese, milk, dried peas, beans, and lentils. Eat a fruit or vegetable at every meal .