| food group | serving size | # servings/day | # servings/week |
| vegetables | 4 to 6 | ||
| 1.5 cups cooked | |||
| 2 to 5 cups raw | |||
| fruits | 3 to 5 | ||
| 1.5 cups fresh or frozen | |||
| beans | 1 to 2 | ||
| 0.5 to 1 cup | |||
| nuts/seeds | 1 to 3 | ||
| 1 oz or ¼ cup | if trying to lose weight only 1 | ||
| whole grains | 1 to 3 | ||
| 1 slice or 1 cup | |||
| animal products | 3 | ||
| 4 oz or 2 eggs | |||
| sodium | 1200 mg | ||
| fat/oil | 1 TBS | ||
| Non-dairy not trans-fat |
Friday, January 3, 2014
Fuhrman's level 2 plan
Here is Dr. Fuhrman's level 2 meal plan
week 1, day 7, level 2, Dr Joel Fuhrman's recipes
BREAKFAST: Scrambled Veggies and Eggs serves 2
(for added calories add 1 slice of 100% whole grain toast with 100% fruit spread)
(vegan option Deluxe Tofu Scramble http://www.eaturveggies.com/deluxe-scrambled-tofu/ )
LUNCH: Portobello Red Pepper Sandwich http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/PORTOBELLO-RED-PEPPER-SANDWICH-50169266
berries or other fresh fruit
DINNER: romaine salad with Cashew Caesar Dressing http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-fuhrmans-cashew-dressing
Spaghetti Squash Primavera http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/SpecialMenu.aspx/OctoberMenu
DESSERT: (for those who need more calories Summer Fruit Pie) http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/512815276/summer-fruit-pie-by-dr-fuhrman/
2 eggs
2 tablespoons nut milk (we use water or vegetable broth)
1/2 medium bell pepper diced
2 green onions chopped
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1 cup diced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon no salt seasoning
4 ounces fresh spinach
directions: beat eggs with milk. In an 1/8 cup water, saute the veggies with the seasoning. Add spinach to wilt. Add eggs and scramble until cooked
(for added calories add 1 slice of 100% whole grain toast with 100% fruit spread)
(vegan option Deluxe Tofu Scramble http://www.eaturveggies.com/deluxe-scrambled-tofu/ )
berries or other fresh fruit
DINNER: romaine salad with Cashew Caesar Dressing http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-fuhrmans-cashew-dressing
Spaghetti Squash Primavera http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/SpecialMenu.aspx/OctoberMenu
DESSERT: (for those who need more calories Summer Fruit Pie) http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/512815276/summer-fruit-pie-by-dr-fuhrman/
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Fuhrman's meal plan with more raw foods options
We love Dr Fuhrman's menu plan. The recipes taste really good, they are healthy, and are nutrient dense. It is a wonderful place to start changing one's diet. Most people are interested in achieving better health and Dr. Fuhrman's menu plan DOES that. He also recommends raw fruits and vegetables at each meal.
Several people we know have asked for a more raw diet menu. Our goal in the winter is to be at least 51% raw with each meal. Some of our meals are 100% raw. REMEMBER THIS IS NOT EVERYONE'S GOAL!!!
Dr Fuhrman's breakfasts, soups, salad dressings, main dishes, desserts recipes are amazing!!! We are not 100% raw, and we plan to follow the menu plan with a few substitutions.
For those interested in more raw options here are some of our substitutions.
Our bread, tortilla, or wrap substitute will be raw onion bread. The recipe can be found at http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/12/raw-onion-bread.html
In place of cooked oatmeal or quinoa, we will be using a nut based raw granola from
http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/12/raw-nut-based-granola.html or a sprouted buckwheat granola from http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/10/mondays-menu.html
Several people we know have asked for a more raw diet menu. Our goal in the winter is to be at least 51% raw with each meal. Some of our meals are 100% raw. REMEMBER THIS IS NOT EVERYONE'S GOAL!!!
Dr Fuhrman's breakfasts, soups, salad dressings, main dishes, desserts recipes are amazing!!! We are not 100% raw, and we plan to follow the menu plan with a few substitutions.
For those interested in more raw options here are some of our substitutions.
Our bread, tortilla, or wrap substitute will be raw onion bread. The recipe can be found at http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/12/raw-onion-bread.html
In place of cooked oatmeal or quinoa, we will be using a nut based raw granola from
http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/12/raw-nut-based-granola.html or a sprouted buckwheat granola from http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/10/mondays-menu.html
Dr Fuhrman's breakfast recipes are wonderful!!!
or just having smoothies (1 part fruit, 1 part nut milk or water, 1 tablespoon flax or chia seed, 1 part leafy greens)
We will add sprouts to all of our salads for the nutrient content. http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/09/sprouting-and-its-health-benefits.html
The lasagna day we will make the living lasagna from http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/12/raw-onion-bread.html
Actually when i make this recipe i double it, making four small trays. I freeze three of them, so we have it handy.
For pasta, we will use spiralized zucchini (or use a julienne or potato peeler).
Our meatloaf will be raw mushroom loaf http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/10/raw-mushroom-nut-loaf.html
Our burritos will be from http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/07/raw-fajitas.html
Our rice or quinoa will be shredded cauliflower adding desired spices and lemon juice. This is one of our favorites plus a little dill and turmeric http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2013/01/raw-cauliflower-couscous/
For the desserts, we will be using many of his recipes just not cooking them.
For those interested in more raw options, we pray this is helpful.
or just having smoothies (1 part fruit, 1 part nut milk or water, 1 tablespoon flax or chia seed, 1 part leafy greens)
We will add sprouts to all of our salads for the nutrient content. http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/09/sprouting-and-its-health-benefits.html
The lasagna day we will make the living lasagna from http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/12/raw-onion-bread.html
Actually when i make this recipe i double it, making four small trays. I freeze three of them, so we have it handy.
For pasta, we will use spiralized zucchini (or use a julienne or potato peeler).
Our meatloaf will be raw mushroom loaf http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/10/raw-mushroom-nut-loaf.html
Our burritos will be from http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2013/07/raw-fajitas.html
Our rice or quinoa will be shredded cauliflower adding desired spices and lemon juice. This is one of our favorites plus a little dill and turmeric http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2013/01/raw-cauliflower-couscous/
For the desserts, we will be using many of his recipes just not cooking them.
For those interested in more raw options, we pray this is helpful.
week 1, day 6, level 2, Dr Joel Fuhrman's recipes
BREAKFAST: Phyto-Blast Breakfast Bowl
http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/381486/phytoblast-breakfast-bowl
LUNCH: Tuscan Greens and bean Soup (leftovers)
melon or other fresh fruit
DINNER: spinach salad with lightly sauteed mushrooms with Orange Sesame Dressing http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/892987-Orange-Sesame-Dressing
Salmon and Vegetables in a packet (for vegan use extra firm tofu instead of salmon) http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-fuhrmans-roasted-vegetable-salad-baked-tofu-or-salmon
Sorry folks no pictures tonight. My hubby received a free vegan gluten free zpizza. Can you guess what we are eating for dinner tonight instead???
DESSERT: (for those who need added calories Banana Walnut Ice Cream)
http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/381486/phytoblast-breakfast-bowl
LUNCH: Tuscan Greens and bean Soup (leftovers)
melon or other fresh fruit
DINNER: spinach salad with lightly sauteed mushrooms with Orange Sesame Dressing http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/892987-Orange-Sesame-Dressing
Salmon and Vegetables in a packet (for vegan use extra firm tofu instead of salmon) http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-fuhrmans-roasted-vegetable-salad-baked-tofu-or-salmon
Sorry folks no pictures tonight. My hubby received a free vegan gluten free zpizza. Can you guess what we are eating for dinner tonight instead???
DESSERT: (for those who need added calories Banana Walnut Ice Cream)
- 2 ripe bananas, frozen
- 1/3 cup vanilla soy, hemp, or almond milk
- 1/2 oz walnuts
blend in a food processor or high speed blender
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
a kid friendly kombucha sangria
We love the kombucha sangria but don't need the wine and the brandy on a daily bases. Kombucha has a low level of alcohol in it anyway (0.5%).
We now are making a kid friendly kombucha sangria that is just as tasty.
We now are making a kid friendly kombucha sangria that is just as tasty.

Ingredients
3 cups boiling water
2 black tea bags
1 medium cinnamon stick (or 2 small sticks)
3 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup honey, preferably local and raw
1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
3-4 cups kombucha
1 orange (sliced into rounds)
1 lime (sliced into rounds)
1 lemon (sliced into rounds)
1 apple (cored and sliced)
1 cup frozen mixed berries (no sugar added)
2 black tea bags
1 medium cinnamon stick (or 2 small sticks)
3 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup honey, preferably local and raw
1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
3-4 cups kombucha
1 orange (sliced into rounds)
1 lime (sliced into rounds)
1 lemon (sliced into rounds)
1 apple (cored and sliced)
1 cup frozen mixed berries (no sugar added)
Directions
Place tea bags and cinnamon sticks in a medium bowl. Pour boiling water over them and steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
In a large pitcher, pour the tea, honey, pomegranate juice, and orange juice. Stir to combine.
If you are serving this the same day, add the fruit and 3-4 cups of kombucha to a large pitcher. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
In a large pitcher, pour the tea, honey, pomegranate juice, and orange juice. Stir to combine.
If you are serving this the same day, add the fruit and 3-4 cups of kombucha to a large pitcher. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
We store it in quart mason jars, so we divided the fruit into 4 jars with 1 cup of kombucha per jar. We then pour the tea and juice mixture over the fruit and kombucha in the jars. If you plan to store this more than a 3-4 days use pasteurized honey or sugar. Raw honey has its own bacteria and often competes with the probiotic bacteria of the kombucha.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
week 1, day 5, level 2, Dr Joel Fuhrman's recipes
BREAKFAST: Eat Your Greens Fruit Smoothie http://www.blenderbabes.com/lifestyle-diet/dr-fuhrmans-got-greens-smoothie/
(for more calories add nut butter and banana)
LUNCH:
Vegetable Garbanzo Wraps http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/recipes-wrap-these-up.html
(for more calories add figs)
berries or other fresh fruit
DINNER: mixed green salad with assorted vegetables and Almond Balsamic Vinaigrette https://sites.google.com/site/hgkprintablerecipes/dr-fuhrman-s-almond-balsamic-vinaigarette
Tuscan Greens and Beans Soup http://www.sharecare.com/health/healthy-recipes-healthy-meals/whats-recipe-bean-soup
Again we use vegetable broth instead of the nut milk and added mushrooms.
DESSERT: Blueberry Banana Cobbler
http://michellestrying.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-started-dr.html
(for more calories add nut butter and banana)
LUNCH:
(for more calories add figs)
berries or other fresh fruit
DINNER: mixed green salad with assorted vegetables and Almond Balsamic Vinaigrette https://sites.google.com/site/hgkprintablerecipes/dr-fuhrman-s-almond-balsamic-vinaigarette
Tuscan Greens and Beans Soup http://www.sharecare.com/health/healthy-recipes-healthy-meals/whats-recipe-bean-soup
Again we use vegetable broth instead of the nut milk and added mushrooms.
DESSERT: Blueberry Banana Cobbler
http://michellestrying.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-started-dr.html
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
week 1, day 4, level 2, Dr Joel Fuhrman's recipes
BREAKFAST: Apple Supreme (serves 6)
LUNCH:
spinach salad with white beans, walnuts, and Ten Thousand Island Dressing. We use an organic spring mix for each day's salad. We also had leftover Tasty Hummus and used that instead of white beans.
http://amysnutritariankitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/vegan-1000-island-dressing.html
This is our favorite of Dr Fuhrman's dressings
pineapple or other fresh fruit
(needing extra calories Roasted Vegetable Pizza http://amysnutritariankitchen.blogspot.com/2011/10/week-schedule.html ) We use Daiya Cheese. Instead of using a pita, we used raw onion bread. We quartered this recipe (only one of us need the extra calories)
DINNER: Better Burgers with sauteed mushrooms, chopped red onion on a 100% whole grain bun
http://www.sharecare.com/health/healthy-recipes-healthy-meals/what-healthy-veggie-burger-recipe
For the burgers we used raw hemp burgers from Ani's Raw Essential and kombucha mustard. Here is the recipe
http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2014/01/raw-hemp-sun-burgers-from-anis-raw-food.html
Triple Treat Cabbage Salad http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/recipes-cabbagefull-eats.html
We used 4 cups of green cabbage instead of the three different varieties.
DESSERT: strawberries dusted with cocoa powder
(needing extra calorie Chocolate Dip for strawberries http://trainerisa.com/cashew-chocolate-dip-a-healthy-chocolate-dip/ )
6 apples, cored, chopped
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 pitted dates
2 tablespoons ground flax seed
1/4 cup of nut milk
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup old fashion oats
directions: preheat oven to 350
in a high speed blender, combine 1 cup of the chopped apples with remaining ingredients but the raisins and oats. Pour pureed mix over chopped apples, add raisins and top with oats. Bake for 15 minutes
LUNCH:
spinach salad with white beans, walnuts, and Ten Thousand Island Dressing. We use an organic spring mix for each day's salad. We also had leftover Tasty Hummus and used that instead of white beans.
http://amysnutritariankitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/vegan-1000-island-dressing.html
pineapple or other fresh fruit
(needing extra calories Roasted Vegetable Pizza http://amysnutritariankitchen.blogspot.com/2011/10/week-schedule.html ) We use Daiya Cheese. Instead of using a pita, we used raw onion bread. We quartered this recipe (only one of us need the extra calories)
DINNER: Better Burgers with sauteed mushrooms, chopped red onion on a 100% whole grain bun
http://www.sharecare.com/health/healthy-recipes-healthy-meals/what-healthy-veggie-burger-recipe
For the burgers we used raw hemp burgers from Ani's Raw Essential and kombucha mustard. Here is the recipe
http://heal-thy-self-cb.blogspot.com/2014/01/raw-hemp-sun-burgers-from-anis-raw-food.html
Triple Treat Cabbage Salad http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/recipes-cabbagefull-eats.html
We used 4 cups of green cabbage instead of the three different varieties.
DESSERT: strawberries dusted with cocoa powder
(needing extra calorie Chocolate Dip for strawberries http://trainerisa.com/cashew-chocolate-dip-a-healthy-chocolate-dip/ )
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