A Dietitian’s Day on a Plate – Megan

As a dietitian, I like to think I eat relatively healthy and I try to make healthy choices most of the time.

I’m a big believer in balance and enjoy treats as much as the next person and prefer to include them in my meal plan every day.

My meal plan: how I manage to have my cake and eat it too:

• Breakfast: I start my day off with cereal; usually porridge or muesli with berries. I use the frozen berries as they are convenient and usually more cost effective.
• Morning Snack: I like the routine of a skinny flat white mid-morning. It’s a good way for me to get my dairy serves and I enjoy the ritual of the walking to the café with work friends. This proves for a yummy, yet healthy snack.
• Lunch: Each night while I’m cooking dinner, I chop up some extra veggies and put in a container ready for lunch the next day. I then steam these in the microwave and either stir through a Jenny Craig lunch such as the Vegetable Tortellini or I add left-overs from dinner. This helps me to get my vege serves up while keeping portion sizes in check – thinking ahead is useful for your meal plan!
• Afternoon Snack: I’m a big fan of snacking in the afternoon and try my best to have my second serve of fruit as a healthy snack. I usually like to choose fruits that are in season. And if I’m still hungry, I’ll also have a yoghurt for something sweet. I’m also up for chocolate if it happens to be around!
• Dinner: As a dietitian, I’m the main cook in my household which means I get to choose what to eat! I usually plan this on a weekend before doing the weekly grocery shop. I like variety for dinner so I’ll mix my meal plan up between a curry, pasta, BBQ or stir fry and I’ll usually throw in a new dish from my many recipe books each week. This week I tried my hand at slow cooker chicken cacciatore, and it was a winner!
• Dessert: To round off my day meal plan, I finish dinner with a cup of tea while relaxing with my partner and I’ll treat myself to a sweet snack like a Jenny Craig cookie or pudding. They are the perfect portion for something sweet, all the while sticking to a healthy meal plan!

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Megan Alsford

Jenny Craig Lead Dietitian

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Megan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a passion for demystifying nutrition and helping people discover the joy in food. She believes all food should and can be enjoyed when you find the right balance that works for you. On weekends, you’ll find Megan in her garden, walking her dog, exploring new restaurants or trialing recipes in her kitchen.