Everyday meal plans should feature whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, low- or non-fat dairy and small amounts of unsaturated fats. Each day, plan for a ½ cup to 1 cup serving of whole grains such as oatmeal, low-sugar and ready-to-eat whole grain cereal, brown rice, quinoa and whole wheat pasta and breads at each meal. Try to include 3 cups of dairy daily as per U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Pyramid recommendations, choosing skim milk, low-fat cheese and plain yogurt. Eat generous amounts of vegetables, going for dark leafy greens or orange varieties most often. Snack on fruits rather than calorie-dense processed snacks. Include palm-sized portions of meats, low in saturated fat, such as fish, shellfish, poultry and extra lean red meat at most meals. For variety and extra nutrition, include low-calorie beans, egg whites or tofu as an alternative to meats at least a few meals per week.