Sample Meal Patterns
Patients are encouraged to follow one of two meal patterns: 5-6 mini meals or 3 meals and 1-2 snacks. These two eating patterns are determined by the quantity of food that the patient can tolerate in a 20-30 minute period of time. Patients who can consume 1/2 cup or less in 20-30 minutes, should follow the 5-6 mini meal pattern. Patients who can consume 1/2 -1 cup in 20-30 minutes should follow the 3 meal/2 snack pattern; meals should be up to 1 cup quantity, while snacks should be 1/4-1/2 cup in quantity.
Regular Diet Sample Meal Pattern (5-6 mini meals)
The 5-6 mini meal pattern is based on a meal size of ½ cup (4 ounces) in a 20-30 minute period every 2-2 1/2 hours.
- Meal 1:
- omelet made with 1 whole egg and 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon finely chopped spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese (15g protein/0g net carbs/5g fat)
- Meal 2:
- ¼ cup Ratio yogurt (12g protein/ 8g net carbs/4g fat)
- ¼ cup KIND zero granola (5g protein/ 5g net carbs/11g fat)
- Meal 3:
- 3 oz grilled salmon (18g protein/0g net carbs/7g fat)
- small side salad with vinaigrette dressing
- Meal 4:
- ¼ cup sliced cucumbers
- ¼ cup reduced fat cottage cheese ranch (6g protein/2g net carbs/1g fat)
*1 cup reduced fat cottage cheese pureed with ranch packet and water
- Meal 5:
- 3 oz pork tenderloin (26g protein/0g net carbs/13g fat)
- 3-4 brussel sprouts (2g protein/4g net carbs/0g fat
- Meal 6
- Protein hot chocolate from JourneyLite made with water (15g protein/4g net carbs/0g fat)
Regular Diet Sample Menu (3 Meals+2 Snacks)
The 3 meals and 2 snacks pattern is based on a meal size of ¾-1cup (6-8 ounces) in a 20-30 minute period and a snack size of ¼-½ cup (2-4 ounces) in a 10-15 minute period.
- Meal 1:
- ½ cup fat free cottage cheese (12g protein/4g net carbs/0g fat)
- ½ cup mixed fresh/frozen berries (0g protein/6g net carbs/0g fat)
- Snack:
- lunch box sized apple (0g protein/17g net carbs/0g fat)
- 2 Tbsp no sugar added Nut Butter/Sun Butter (8g protein/4g net carbs/18g fat)
- Meal 2:
- Tuna salad wrap (low carb wrap – small Mission Carb Smart) made with 3 oz tuna, lettuce, tomato, and mustard (27g protein/3g net carbs/10g fat)
- 1 bag Quest Nacho Cheese protein chips (18g protein/4g net carbs/6g fat)
- Snack:
- ½ cup grapes (1g protein/13g net carbs/0g fat)
- 2 oz monterey jack cheese chunks (7g protein/0 g net carbs/9g fat)
- Meal 3:
- 4 oz grilled chicken (25g protein/3g net carbs/7g fat)
- ¼ cup roasted baby potatoes (1g protein/5g net carbs/2g fat)
- 2-4 spears grilled asparagus (1g protein/1g net carbs/0g fat)