New Ideas for Thanksgiving Leftovers
Reinvent your usual Thanksgiving leftover fare with these tasty ideas. A great way to keep it healthy after a day of indulgence! 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 |
| Breakfast |  |
Cran-licious Smoothie, Spanish Omelet, Toast 1 serving Cran-licious Smoothie 1 serving Spanish Omelet 1 slice 100% whole wheat bread, toasted 2 teaspoons jam, sugar free |
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522 Calories |
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| Lunch | |
Raisin Waldorf Salad w/Tortilla, Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad 1 serving Raisin Waldorf Salad 1 6-inch tortilla, whole wheat 1 serving Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad 1 cup (8 oz) milk, nonfat |
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426 Calories |
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| Dinner | |
Turkey & Cranberry Stew, Apple-Cranberry Salad Toss, Dinner Roll 1 serving Turkey & Cranberry Stew 1 serving Apple-Cranberry Salad Toss 1 dinner roll, 100% whole wheat 1 teaspoon butter, unsalted 1 cup (8oz) milk, nonfat |
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542 Calories |
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| Snack #1 | |
1 serving Blueberry-Pineapple Parfait 2 cups (16oz) water |
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208 Calories |
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| Snack #2 | |
1 serving Peanut Hummus & Vegetables 2 cups (16oz) water |
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156 Calories |
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| Snack #3 | |
Ginger Poached Pear 1 cup (8oz) water |
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130 Calories |
| Total Calories: 1984 | ||
| % Fat: 20% % Saturated Fat: 6% % Carbohydrate: 65% % Protein: 20% |
Sodium: 2029 mg Cholesterol: 275 mg Fiber: 36 g Vitamin A: 210% Vitamin C: 339% Calcium: 135% |
Grains: 3 ½ ounces Vegetables: 3 ¾ cups Fruits: 4 ¾ cups Milk: 3 cups Meat and Beans: 7 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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