Meal Plan for Cari Members

7-Day Meal Plan

Breakfast

Egg and vegetable pancake with milk

Creating a diverse and nutritious weekly meal plan helps meet seniors' dietary needs while offering enjoyable flavors and textures. This 7-day plan is thoughtfully designed to support overall health and well-being.

Morning Snack

Seasonal mixed fruits

Lunch

Grilled chicken salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and light lemon vinaigrette, served with brown rice

Breakfast

Scrambled eggs with spinach and tomatoes, served with whole grain toast

Morning Snack

Mixed fruits with whole grain crackers

Lunch

Lemon-herb butter baked cod with pasta, salad or roasted vegetables

Afternoon Snack

Yogurt with granola

Afternoon Snack

Fruit smoothie

Day 1

Day 2

Breakfast

Egg fried rice with milk

Morning Snack

Yogurt with seasonal fruit

Lunch

Lemon-herb baked salmon with steamed asparagus and multigrain rolls

Breakfast

Whole grain oatmeal topped with chopped nuts, dried fruits, minced meat, and vegetable bits

Morning Snack

Seasonal fruits

Lunch

Tuna and potato sandwich on whole wheat bread with vegetable salad

Afternoon Snack

Herbal fruit tea with whole grain biscuits

Afternoon Snack

Yogurt with crushed nuts

Day 3

Day 4

Breakfast

Boiled eggs with mashed potatoes, whole wheat toast, and mixed fruit-vegetable juice

Morning Snack

Seasonal fruit with whole grain crackers

Lunch

Stir-fried beef with broccoli, bell peppers, and peas, served with brown rice

Breakfast

Whole wheat blueberry pancakes topped with fresh berries and a dollop of Greek yogurt

Morning Snack

Hummus with whole grain crackers

Lunch

Spinach and chicken breast with roasted sweet potatoes and basmati rice

Afternoon Snack

Seasonal herbal tea

Day 5

Day 6

Afternoon Snack

Yogurt with crushed nuts

Breakfast

Vegetable omelet with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, served with whole grain toast

Morning Snack

Seasonal fruits

Lunch

Baked cod with lemon dill sauce, roasted Brussels sprouts, and brown rice

Day 7

This meal plan is designed to be flexible and can be adjusted based on the season, holidays, and individual dietary needs or preferences. Each meal in this 7-day plan has been carefully selected to offer not only nutritional value but also joy in eating — aiming to enhance both the health and happiness of the seniors we care for.

Afternoon Snack

Fruit tea