1 st Impression! Appetizers Set the Tone for Your Meal This is
the first impression guests have for the food they will be eating
at the event Effort of making a good impression is apparent through
appetizers Traditional function of appetizers is to stimulate the
appetite for the meal to come.
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1 st Impression! When creating hors doeuvres, keep in mind
their intended function If they are to precede a meal, serving too
many appetizers can backfire by making your guests too full to
appreciate the meal. As party food, be sure to have plenty on hand
as you dont want to run out too soon.
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What to Consider? First, consider the meal youre planning. Will
your appetizers lead to a heavy main course? Will the main course
be light? Will there even be a main course? Will you want guests
picking up bites and popping them into their mouth, or will you
offer plates and cutlery?
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SNACKS Snacks can be easier to pack than the effort to go &
grab fast food If you do snack, try to make them healthy options
with introducing different food groups Fruits, vegetables, low fat
Beverages can count as snacks too Milk, juices, smoothies,
shakes
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Listen to your body. Keep snacks handy. Remember moderation.
Plan ahead- buy healthy snacks
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Rather than grabbing from a box or bag until it is empty, put
your snack of choice in a bowl or on a plate. Snacks should also
come from food groups rather than extras group -- like chips or
candy. Not hungry?? DONT snack because youre bored or just because
it looks good to eat.
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Beverages can be looked at in three categories: Food groups:
milk, 100% fruit or vegetable juice Neutral : water, unsweetened
iced tea Extras : soda, diet soda, lemonade, sweetened iced tea,
energy drinks Beverages Make an Impact on Our Diets 30 40% of daily
calories are consumed in beverages. Yet, we often overlook beverage
calories.
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Include different colors, food groups, & textures Grab and
Go lunches Example: bagel sandwich with turkey, cheese, cucumber,
tomatoes, and mustard. Add an apple and a few chips for crunch. At
Home Lunches Example: baked potato with chili and cheese; pear
slices; and fruit bar cookies.
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What s your favor ite dinne r meal?
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Whats for Dinner?? Planning is the key to stress free dinners.
You can save about 15% of food costs by planning ahead.
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Whats for Dinner: Planning Tips Review your calendar Plan a
meal focus - entre, sides, dessert Use time saving appliances
Prepare a grocery list Plan for left - overs
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Pasta or Rice Evening Breakfast Food Bars : Baked Potato, Taco
/ Burrito or Salad Pizza Italian Beef Stir Fry
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But it takes Planning Preparation Willingness to try new
things!
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Aim for about 500 calories - with lots of protein, fiber, &
a little fat (to keep you full & energized) Try to get at least
1 fruit serving & 1 vegetable serving in this meal Trying to go
healthy by ordering soup & salad? If you dont have much protein
you will be hungry again very soon! Speaking of soupsorder
broth-based like chicken-noodle or vegetable, avoid bisque or soups
with cream and/or cheese It is very hard to get a meal under 1,000
calories at Qdoba & Chipotle!
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Ask that the bread basket/tortilla chips & drinks be served
with your meal, not before Order a double serving of vegetables Aim
for about 500 calories. You typically dont need a lot of carbs at
this meal since most people are inactive after dinner Try to eat
dinner no later than 8pm. Your body needs time to digest before
bed!
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Serving sizes served at restaurants and fast - food places, as
well as when we serve ourselves, are usually two to three times
bigger than one serving ! look at the food before eating : ask
yourself how hungry you really are. VERY easy to over - eat because
it is in front of you, even if you aren t that hungry.
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Unit Recipes Appetizer: Mozzarella Sticks Lunch: Pasta Salad
Dinner: Black Bean Quesadilla