Healthy Meal Plan Healthy Eating Tips | Page 8

Creating a Healthy Diet Meal Plan Breakfast ◦ This is the most important meal of the day. It is best to consume food that provides energy to keep you energized at the start of the day. Include fiber and protein in your breakfast and add in a fresh fruit as well. Morning Snack ◦ This is optional, especially if you have had a large breakfast since you would most probably not be hungry. However, if you feel hungry a few hours before lunch, you can add a light morning snack in your diet. For instance, you can eat a handful of nuts or slices of carrots or apples. Lunch ◦ Pack a healthy sandwich for lunch. You can also eat a veggie salad or have soup to keep your energy levels up. Afternoon Snack ◦ Again, this snack is optional but it is best to have a small healthy snack if you feel hungry as this will prevent you from overeating at dinner. Dinner ◦ This is the meal in which it is super easy to overeat. Divide your plate in four portions – one for protein or meat source, one for starch and the other two for veggies or a salad.