*Food Plan

(to compliment balanced meals)

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When struggling from any form of disordered eating it’s common to lose connection with hunger and satiety signals. Using a balanced meal plan can give reassurance that nutritional needs are met. The food plan below displays a structured food plan with a minimum amount of food from each food group. Height, weight, gender and activity all contribute to personal daily food requirements and differences. Scroll down to view a plant based food guide to support optimal health.

This food plan does not replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional.

Breakfast
(minimum daily)
Lunch
(minimum daily)
Dinner
(minimum daily)
Mini Meals (as needed)
1 grain/starch serving1 grain/starch serving1 grain/starch serving1 protein serving + 1 vegetable serving
1 protein servings1 protein servings1 protein servings1 grain/starch serving + 1 fat serving
1½ fruit serving3-4 vegetable servings3-4 vegetable servings1 grain/starch serving + 1 vegetable serving
1 fat serving1½ fruit serving1 fruit serving + 1 fat serving

Plant Based Food Guide for Optimal Health

Recommended by Brenda Davis, registered plant based dietitian.

Grain/Starch (3+ serving per day)
1 oz dry grain/cereal/bread = 1 serving
4 oz cooked grain = 1 serving
6 oz potato = 1 serving
2 oz dry pasta = 1 serving
 
 
Protein (3+ servings per day)
4 oz legumes (beans/lentils) = 1 serving
3 oz tofu/tempeh = 1 serving
2 oz dried soy curls = 1 serving
1 oz nuts/seeds/nut butters = 1 serving
 
 
Vegetables (7+ servings per day)
3 oz leafy greens = 1 serving
4 oz raw/cooked vegetables = 1 serving
 
 
Fruit (3+ per servings day)
4 oz fruit = 1 serving
 
 
Fat (1+ servings per day)
.5 oz coconut oil/fats = 1 serving
1.2 oz (18 g) olives = 1 serving
1.7 oz (50 g) avocado = 1 serving
1 oz dried coconut = 1 serving
1 oz all nuts/seeds/flax/chia/tahini/nut butters = 1 serving