Sometimes coming up with a healthy meal is the last thing you want to spend any time thinking about. Here are five basic meal plans with approximate number of calories for one serving to kick start the process with room to add more calories, such as fruit or whole grains. Reminder: the number of calories for each individual to maintain or lose weight will depend on gender, age, activity level. The average woman needs between 1600 and 2000 calories a day. Salad Plate - 200 calories Plate (about 2 cups, loosely packed) of mixed lettuces, spring greens, iceberg, romaine with chopped vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, celery, etc. - 15 -25 calories , sliced hard boiled egg (40 calories) cheese (45 calories), diced apple (45 calories) and nuts (45 calories). If using dressing check ... [Read More]