Healthy Food Chart

We had so much fun at the New England Aquarium with the kids. I don’t think I could have taken both by myself but since Mike is still on vacation, we did it together and it was easy. The babies had a great time watching all the fish, the penguins, the seals and the jellyfish. They were exhausted by the time we got back home and are resting up now. Mike and I grabbed sandwiches to have for lunch – the place we went was closing in 5 minutes so options were limited. I went with tomato, basil and mozzarella which is always a delicious treat! Now I need to clean up a little around here while I have some free time before they wake up and are ready to go again.

This Meal (plus the latte) Provides Approximately: Grains = 3 ounces (-whole), Vegetables = 0.5 cup, Milk = 2.5 cup, Meat & Beans = minimal, Oils = 3-4 teaspoons, Discretionary Calories = 40-50 kcals (cheese)

Lunch is going to be late today because we are taking the kids to the aquarium! I got a latte to hold me over.

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