Whole Grains/Legumes 6 servings daily
- 1/2 c. brown rice
- 1 c. cooked whole grain oatmeal
- 1/2 c. whole grain cereal
- 1/2 c. granola
- 1/2 whole wheat pita
- 1/2 whole wheat roll
- 1/2 whole wheat bagel/english muffin
- 1/2 wheat tortilla
- 1/2 c. cooked beans
- 1 oz. wheat pasta
- 2 c. air-popped popcorn
Iron 30-50 mg. daily
- lean beef
- cooked dried beans
- oat bran
- dried fruits
- spinach
- soy products
- seaweed
Calcium 4 servings daily
- 1/4 c. grated cheese (1 oz.)
- 1 c. milk
- 1 c. yogurt
- 1 1/2 c. frozen yogurt
- 1 c. calcium-fortified OJ
- 1 c. cooked greens
- 2 c. cottage cheese
- 4 oz. almonds
Vitamin C 3 servings daily
- 1/3 c. strawberries
- 2/3 c. blackberries or raspberries
- 1/8 small cantaloupe
- 1/2 orange
- 1 tangerine
- 1/2 kiwi
- 1/2 mango
- 1/2 c. pineapple
- 1 1/2 c. grapes
- 1/2 c. broccoli
- 12 spears asparagus
- 2 c. romaine
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1 tomato
- 3/4 c. tomato juice
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 baked potato
Protein 3 servings daily
Calcium rich proteins:
- 24 oz. milk
- 1 c. cottage cheese
- 2 c. yogurt
- 3 oz. cheese
- 4 eggs
Half protein servings
- 3/4 c. cooked beans
- 3/4 c. green peas
- 3 tbsp. peanut butter
- 1 1/2 oz. peanuts
- 3 oz. whole wheat pasta
- 1 c. uncooked oats
- 2 c. whole grain cereal
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 2 whole wheat english muffins
- 3 oz. nuts
Green leafy/yellow fruits & veggies 3-4 servings daily
- 2 apricots
- 1/2 mango
- 1 nectarine
- 1/4 c. bok choy
- 1/2 c. broccoli
- 1/2 c. cooked spinach
- 1/2 carrot
- 1/4 c. carrot juice
- 1/2 red pepper
- 1/2 sweet potato
- 2 tomatoes
- 6 oz. veggie juice
High fat foods 4 servings daily
- 1 tbsp. olive/veggie oil
- 1 tbsp. butter/margarine
- 1 tbsp. mayo
- 3 tbsp. salad dressing
- 3 tbsp. light cream
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1/4 c. whipped cream
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- 1 tbsp. cream cheese
- 2 tbsp. peanut butter