You may or may not have heard they are getting rid of the “food pyramid” and replacing it with my plate. While I’m not sure I necessarily and completely agree with this new plate, I do know (especially after drinking nothing but juice for 5 days ~ yes, I only made it five days ~ but it was very eye opening), that the more and more vegetables and fruits in our diet the better.
I’m shooting these days for at least 1/2 my plate to be covered in veggies. I’m also trying to incorporate more raw veggies into our meal plans, so you’ll see a bunch of salad on this weeks menu. These are going to be salads filled with colorful and lovely veggies (mine will also include a variety of colorful lettuces ~ still working on the family in that regard) ~ we’re going past the carrots and cukes this week baby!
I’m also shooting for more whole grains ~ not necessarily wheat, but other grains like Quinoa or Millet.
One way I’m trying to introduce these new and unusual grains to my family is by combining them in a salad with other well known and loved foods ~ like cucumbers, or other veggies they already love.
I’m going to be making some salads for lunch this week using vegetables and these new grains, and then I’ll save some as a side for dinner as well. We shall see how it goes.
What about you? Are you trying to add more veggies to your plate? What about whole grains? I’d love to hear how you’re serving them ~ please tell me all about it or link up in the comments sections.
Here’s our Menu for the Week
Monday (meatless)
Quinoa Spinach Bake
Large salad
Tuesday
Chicken Quesadillas
Beans/rice
salad
Wednesday
Burgers ~ got some nice grass fed patties at the Farmer’s Market this weekend
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Thursday
Grilled Fish
Salad
Quinoa Salad with Cucumbers
Friday
Balsamic Pork Roast
Quinoa Pilaf with Spring Veggies
Salad
Saturday
Vegetable Lentil Curry
Salad
Naan
Sunday
Grilled Chicken Quarters
Salad
grilled veggies
That’s what’s on our menu this week… as always we’re linked up with OrgJunkie.com for Meal Plan Monday. If you’re stuck for ideas stop by, hundreds of meal plans to peruse!
I have been eating less carbs and more vegetables. I eat fruit only before 6 p.m. and not with other foods – more as a snack you might say. I’m gluten-free so wheat is not an option, but quinoa is super for you. You have a wonderful menu plan.
Thanks Rita! Glad you stopped by!
For me i used to eat more vegetables for about 2 years now i eat meat once a week,that is part of my diet.which is good i maintain healthy body.
I wish I could get my guys to cut down on carbs, but rice and potatoes are so ingrained into the Peruvian criollo diet! My husband’s plate is typically 1/2 rice, with potatoes on the side – and a small portion of meat. The only veggies are in the salad.
I’ve been working hard to introduce more veggies into the diet now that I’m cooking full time again – I think I’ll post my menu this week back on the blog.