Check out these fun, healthy, budget and family friendly menus which are just a small sampling of the kind of menus I can create for you. Perhaps you have been plagued with pesky “scale creep” or need to watch your salt and/or sugar intake. Maybe you have a child who needs to eat gluten-free putting your head in a tizzy wondering if you’ll ever be able to stop making separate meals for the rest of the family. Have you been contemplating “going vegetarian” or just want to feed your family nutritious meals that won’t break the bank? If any of these sound like your situation, I would love to help.
To learn more about the services Meal Planning Maven offers please check out:
- Sample Special Occasion Menus
- Food Coaching
- Smoothie Shakedown™ Coaching
- Personal Meal Planning
- Can Meal Planning Maven Help Me?
Sample Pudge-Busting Menu
Want to blast–off that annoying “pudge” that mysteriously found its way to your tummy and hips? Then start out by trying my Sample Pudge-Buster Menu. Simple and satisfying, this menu is designed for busy cooks like you who have limited food shopping and prep time.
And do check out my Food Coaching and Personal Meal Planning programs to help you create a healthy eating lifestyle and say goodbye to pesky “scale creep.”
I will teach you strategies for making healthy restaurant choices, coping with food temptations at parties, as well as conquering stress-induced snack attacks. So get ready to clean out your fridge, freezer and pantry and start melting away those annoying pounds and inches TODAY!
Here is a sample of a Pudge-Busting menu I might offer to my clients.
To make your meal plans truly personalized, I will do a detailed interview with you to identify your food likes and dislikes as well as find out how I can create menus that will work well with your lifestyle and budget.
Breakfast1 cup berries 1 slice sprouted grain or gluten-free toast Power SnackFresh veggies with salsa Lunchtopped with chicken, beef, turkey or fish Power SnackDinnerserved over spaghetti squash Steamed broccoli with lemon and garlic |
Sample Smoothie Shakedown™ Menu
Want to BLAST off some unwanted “scale creep” that found its way to your tummy from too many recent indulgences? Then the 2-week Smoothie Shakedown™, created by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph D. C.N.S. and the author of the N.Y Times Best Selling Fat Flush Plan™ may be the perfect solution for YOU!
Each day, you will enjoy 2 yummy smoothies plus a delicious meal of lean protein, veggies, salad and approved snacks. Before you know it, you can start kissing that nasty muffin top goodbye!
Losing weight and inches was never so easy…
Need a little extra nudge getting started and “staying the course?“
Check out my popular Smoothie Shakedown™ Coaching!
Here is a sample of a Smoothie Shakedown™ menu I might offer to my clients.
To make your meal plans truly personalized, I will do a detailed interview with you to identify your food likes and dislikes as well as find out how I can create menus that will work well with your lifestyle and budget.
BreakfastWith this protein powder Power SnackFresh veggies and salsa LunchWith this protein powder Power Snack2 hard-boiled eggs with Dijon mustard DinnerChicken Cacciatore over steamed spaghetti squash Sautéed green beans with garlic and dill |
Sample Gluten-Free Menu
Although initially challenging, it is a bit easier these days to live a gluten-free lifestyle thanks to the increased recognition by the media, wider availability of quality meals and snacks as well as better product labeling.
But buyer-beware! Just because stores now carry bunches of enticing foods with an official gluten-free label, does not mean by any stretch of the imagination mean it is safe to assume these foods are always good for you. Unfortunately, there are thousands of packaged foods that barely deserve the right to be called nutritious. (even those sold in natural food stores!) But remove the gluten and these companies proudly shout out to the world, proclaiming their food product to be nutritious just because it’s gluten-free. Shocking, but very true!
I maintain that while nutritious packaged convenience foods do have their place in our busy lives, one is still better off from a health and budget perspective to stick primarily to freshly prepared foods whenever possible.
Here is a sample day of a Gluten-Free menu I might offer to my clients.
To make your meal plans truly personalized, I will do a detailed interview with you to identify your food likes and dislikes as well as find out how I can create menus that will work well with your lifestyle and budget.
BreakfastScrambled egg with tomatoes and peppers Quinoa with honey and cinnamon Fresh blueberries and raspberries Power SnackPear slices topped with almond butter LunchShrimp and veggie roll-ups *found in Whole Foods, natural food stores and some supermarkets Handful of blue corn chips Power SnackDinnerGrilled Salmon Burgers with Raita Lettuce and tomato slices Stir-fry of eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini and onions |
Sample Vegetarian Menu
Even if you’re not a full time vegetarian, I would be willing to bet there are times when you feel like going meatless for a day or even a week. Vegetarian meals are filling and with the right food combos are balanced and full of vital nutrients, colorful and just plain fun to eat. Plus, did you know that recent studies have shown that protein derived from plants can help whittle away stubborn tummy pudge?
So whether you’ve been a serious vegetarian for ages, like to dabble occasionally in the meat-free world or just maybe you’re feeling like your meal planning has fallen into a huge rut, MPM would love to help.
Here is a sample of a Vegetarian menu I might offer to my clients.
To make your meal plans truly personalized, I will do a detailed interview with you to identify your food likes and dislikes as well as find out how I can create menus that will work well with your lifestyle and budget.
BreakfastPumpkin-Peach Cobbler Smoothie Power SnackFresh veggies with hummus Handful of almonds LunchCup of MPM’s Signature Gazpacho Spinach, red pepper and artichoke omelet Handful of brown rice crackers Power SnackGreek yogurt mixed with blueberries and sunflower seeds DinnerGarden Salad with Orange-Basil Vinaigrette |
Sample On-the-Go Menu
Is your schedule so crazy –busy that you barely have time to shop for food, let alone cook? After doing lots of detective work, I have created a “go-to” list of some of the “cleanest” convenience foods available. When intermixed with simple wholesome foods, I can create healthy and “doable” menus for you that taste good and are kind to your budget.
Check out my Food Coaching and Personal Meal Planning programs which will help you create a healthy eating lifestyle and say goodbye to living in the “fast food lane.”
Here is a sample of an On-the-Go meal plan I might offer to my clients.
To make your meal plans truly personalized, I will do a detailed interview with you to identify your food likes and dislikes as well as find out how she can create menus that will work well with your lifestyle and budget.
| BreakfastYo-Fruity Crunch Sundae
Power Snack 1-2 hard boiled eggs Lunch Go Picnic’s Hummus and Crackers Power Snack 1 peach or apple Dinner Organic Bistro’s Savory Turkey |
Sample Healthy Kid-Friendly Menu
So you have kids that swear they break out in hives if they eat veggies. Or your darling 2 year old son goes berserk at the suggestion of trying something besides his favorite “mac ‘n cheese” which he talks you into serving night after night…after night. Or perhaps your adorable 4 year old daughter goes into full freak-out mode because you finally refused to pack her peanut butter and jelly for lunch for the 3rd month in a row.
Trust me, I have seen it all! Not only do I have 2 daughters who abhorred anything green during most of their young lives, but I also taught preschool for 9 years where I witnessed anything and everything in terms of food habits. Through the years, I have collected an entire treasure chest of useful tips, tricks and kid-friendly recipes to help kick-start your precious young ones’ healthy eating, lifestyle. Hopefully instilling good eating habits that last a lifetime…or at least until Mom and Dad regain their sanity!
Here is a sample day of a Healthy-Kid Friendly menu I might offer to my clients.
To make your meal plans truly personalized, I will do a detailed interview with you to identify your food likes and dislikes as well as find out how I can create menus that will work well with your lifestyle and budget.
BreakfastCup of strawberries Power SnackLunchCup of Old-Fashioned Veggie Soup Rolled up in a whole-grain tortilla Power SnackCup of Greek yogurt DinnerConfetti Turkey Chili over brown rice pasta Assorted veggie dippers and salsa Steamed zucchini and yellow squash (or your kids’ fave veggies!) Apple slices with cinnamon |

