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Menu Planning Tips:
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Variety - Plan several days or a week of meals at a time. This will help you avoid
repeating foods too often.
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Color - Think about all the different colors of foods. Colorful meals are more
appealing. For example, color in foods such as orange and green
fruits and vegetables can indicate the presence of vitamin A.
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Texture - Include foods that are crunchy, chewy, and smooth. This will add interest
to the meal.
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Aroma - Prepare foods that smell good. Baking bread, cooking with spices such
as cinnamon, and sautéing onions are examples of aromas that will stimulate
appetites.
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Portions - Serve portions that are inline with
MyPyramid recommendations.
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Arrangement
- Pay attention to how food looks on the plate. It should look good,
delicious and appealing.
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Choice – Select foods you know your family will eat and are within your budget.
Don't be afraid to try new things.
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