Save menus with foods that take longer to prepare for days when you have the time to spare and feel like cooking. You may want to set aside time to prepare several meals at once to have food ready for busy days. Most people need at least the lower number of servings from each group. Some people may need more because of their body sizes and activity levels. Other Helpful Hints Planning Meals Choose one-dish meals or foods that efficiently use equipment.
Fruit salads make an excellent substitution for desserts.
Look for easy, lowfat recipes. Limit your selection of foods that are mostly fat such as butter, margarine, mayonnaise, salad dressing, or fried foods. Limit soft drinks, desserts, cakes, cookies, and salty snack chips. Select leaner cuts of meat, and trim off excess fats. Remove skin from chicken and turkey.