Gustavus Adolphus College

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Green Light Foods

BREAKFAST
100% Fruit Juices	Wheaties
Chex Cereal	Low-Fat Yogurt
Cream of Wheat	Cream of Rice
Cheerios	Graham Crackers
Corn Flakes	Skim Milk
Pancakes	Raisin Bread
Waffles	Fig Bars
Total Cereal	Apple Sauce
Shredded Wheat	Oranges/Grapefruit
Special K	Raisins
French Toast	Pineapple
Oat Bran	Apples
Oatmeal	Strawberries
English Muffins	Cantaloupe
Bagels	Pear
Bananas	Raspberries
Breakfast Bars	Watermelon
Granola Cereal	Egg Beaters/Whites
Wheat Toast	Peaches
Low-Fat Granola	Nectarines

LUNCH
Lean Lunch Meat	Single Serving 100% Fruit Juices
Whole Wheat Bread	Fruit Salad
Skim Milk	Low-Fat Macaroni & Cheese
Tuna in Water	V-8
Grilled/Baked Chicken	Wheat Tortillas
Fresh Fruit	Fruit & Yogurt Parfait
Low-Fat Cottage Cheese	Pita w/ Fat-Free Sauce
Low-Fat Yogurt	Chicken and Broccoli
Low-Fat Granola Bars	Subway 6g of Fat or Less
Raw Vegetables	Vegetables Chili
Brown or Wild Rice	Vegetable Buritto
Rye Bread	Chicken Fajita
Low-Fat Wheat Crackers	Pumpernickel
Egg Noodles	Tomato Florentine Soup
Vegetable/Grilled Chicken Salad	Low-Fat Beeg and Veg. Soup
Bagels	Breadsticks
Dried Fruit	Fig Bars
Apple Sauce	Raisin Bread
Canned Chicken in Water	Water
Single-Portion Canned Fruit	Fat-Free Salad Dressing

DINNER
Non-Fried Sea Food	Broccoli
95% Lean Ground Beef	Red/Green/Yel. Peppers
95% Lean Ground Turkey	Tomatoes
95% Lean Ham	Brussel Sprouts
Trimmed Beef or Pork Roast	Dark Salad Greens
Turkey-White,Skinless	Sweet Potatoes
Chicken-White, Skinless	Baked Russet Potatoes
Water	Carrots
Steamed Vegetables	Cauliflower
Brown or Wild Rice	Radishes
Fruit Salad	Pea Pods
String Beans	Lima Beans
Asparagus	Sweet Corn
Spaghetti w/ Red Sauce	Dried papayas
Acorn/Summer Squash	Tomato Sauce
Green Beans	Yams
Kidney Beans	Black Beans
Mushrooms	Pinto Beans
Onions	Fettuccini
Peas	Tuna in Water

Yellow Light Foods

BREAKFAST
Eggs	Puffed Rice
Turkey Bacon	Goldren Grahams
2% Milk	Frosted Mini-Wheats
Sweetened Fruit Juices	Honey Nut Cheerios
Sugar-Free Syrup	Honey Nut Chex
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter	Regular Yogurt
Omelet w/ Ham & Cheese	Turkey Sausage
Low-Fat Cream Cheese	Blueberry Muffin
Jam/Jelly/Honey	Pop Tarts
Banana Bread	Regular Granola Bars

LUNCH
Baked Chicken Strips or Nuggets	Avocados or Guacamole
Processed Lunch Meat (<3g Fat)	Pretzels
Peanut Butter	Low-Fat Pudding
Unsalted Nuts, Seeds	Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Mustard	Low-Fat Popcorn
Macaroni	Animal Crackers
Light Mayo	Regular Cottage Cheese
White Bread	Regular Granola Bards
Mozzarella String Cheese	Low-Fat Cheese, Incl Parmesan
Ravioli	Ginger Snaps

DINNER
85% Lean Ground Beef	Mashed Potatoes
85% Lean Ground Turkey	Trimmed Lamb
Liver	Tea
85% Lean Ham	Olive Oil
85% Lean Encased Meats	Low-Fat Salad Dressings
Chicken-Dark Meat, Skinless	Soybean Oil
Trimmed Choice Steaks	Sunflower Oil
Trimmed Pork Chops	Corn Oil
Turkey-Dark Meat, Skinless	French Bread
White Rice	Trimmed Beef Brisket

Red Light Foods

BREAKFAST
Doughnuts/Pastries	Deep Fried French Toast
Belgian Waffles	Muffins
Butter	Toaster Strudel
Regular Syrup	Lucky Charms
Bacon	Cocoa Puffs
Sausage	Frosted Flakes
Regular Cream Cheese	Captain Crunch
Chocolate Milk	Cugar Smacks
Whole Milk	Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Hashbrowns	Coffee

LUNCH
Fried Chicken Patties	Cookies
French Fries	Bronwies
Pizza	Soda
Balogna	Mozzarella Sticks
Hot Dogs	Candy
Chicken Tenders	Sour Cream
Hamburgers	Creamed Soups
Regular Mayo	High Fat Cheese
Catsup	Onion Rings
Potato Chips	Salt

DINNER
Fried Chicken or Seafood	Chicken Wings
Bratwurst	75% Lean Ground Beef
Breaded Fish or Chicken	75% Lean Ground Turkey
Ice Cream	Beef or Pork Ribs
Cakes	Chicken with Skin
Heavy Brown or Cream Gravies	Ham on Bone
Cakes/Pies	Regular Encased Meats
Ramen Noodles	Refried Beans
Chicken Fried Steak	Regular Salad Dressing
Tacos	Butter and Margarine