Spring Dinner Party Menu
Enjoy the nicer weather and blooming plants by hosting a dinner party that’s all about spring! See Daily Recommendations for a Healthy, Balanced Diet
Tip: Eating small, frequent meals (including snacks) is important so adjust your calorie intake by increasing or decreasing your portion sizes at your main meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Things to Remember …
Make Half Your Grains Whole
Vary Your Veggies
Focus on Fruits
Consume Calcium-Rich Foods
Go Lean with Protein
| Meal |  |
Ingredients | |
Calories/Serving |
| Beverage |  |
Ice Tea w/Lemon 1 serving Ice Tea w/Lemon, unsweetened |
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0 Calories |
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| Appetizer | |
Mushroom Bruschetta 1 serving Mushroom Bruschetta |
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105 Calories |
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| Dinner | |
Avocado Garden Salad w/Grilled Chicken, Healthy Fruit Salad 1 serving Avocado Garden Salad 3 oz chicken breast, boneless, skinless, grilled 1 serving Healthy Fruit Salad 1 cup (8oz) water |
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409 Calories |
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| Dessert | |
Banana Split 1 serving Fun In The Sun Banana Split |
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160 Calories |
| Total Calories: 674 | ||
| % Fat: 17% % Saturated Fat: 4% % Carbohydrate: 64% % Protein: 24% |
Sodium: 547 mg Cholesterol: 71mg Fiber: 14g Vitamin A: 45% Vitamin C: 192% Calcium: 20% |
Grains: ½ ounce Vegetables: 2 cups Fruits: 2 ¼ cups Milk: 0 cups Meat and Beans: 3 ounces |
Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to determine your daily calorie recommendation.
- Protein: 10-35%
- Carbohydrates: 45-65%
- Fats: 20-35%
- Saturated fat: <10% of calories
- Total fat: <35% of calories (unless naturally occurring)
- Cholesterol: <300 mg
- Sodium: <2,300 mg*
- Fiber: 28g/2,000 calories
- Water: 64 oz/day
*Further reduce intake of sodium to 1,500 mg among persons who are 51 or older and those of any age who are African American or have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
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