BALANCED MEALS FOR ONE

This selection of recipes has been designed to provide some simple meal ideas for one. All the recipes can be doubled to cater for two. Although this book was originally aimed at people with diabetes it can equally be used for people who want a healthy diet.
 
A practical way to get a healthy balance is to think of a meal as a plate to be filled. An ideal plate would look like this.

Fill half the plate with starchy food like bread, potatoes, pasta or cereals. On the other half of the plate fill two thirds with vegetables, salads or fruits. Fill the remaining third with food that is a good source of protein such as lean meat, fish, chicken, beans or cheese. Dairy foods such as cheese can be high in fat so limit the amount you eat and use lower fat varieties if you are trying to reduce your overall calorie intake.
 

All recipes on this site are based on the plate and will provide a guide on how to balance a meal once the main course has been cooked. Enjoy the recipes and enjoy eating a balanced diet.
 
NOTE: Recipes marked (v) are suitable for vegetarians.

The Recipes

Orange Chicken Chicken Casserole Mustard Herb Chicken Cheese and Tomato Cod Bake Prawn Chinese Style Fish Cakes Italian Chop Shepherds Pie Sausage Casserole Meat and Lentil Sauce Potato Tortilla Vegetable Crumble (v) Vegetarian Shepherds Pie (v) Vegetable Curry (v) Marinades (v)

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