Meal Plan

Stage 5 presents new ingredient opportunities. Fruits broaden your menu and bring naturally semisweet treats and more juices. Raw vegetables offer options for cold-prepped dishes, like salads, that give you a break from cooking.

NEW STAGE-SPECIFIC CHOICES and recommendations include the following:

• • Probiotic vegetables Keep your ferments going! By stage 5, you’ve likely hit your stride with quantities and timing.
• • Dairy Continue as tolerated.
• • Entrées Incorporate new choices as you’re able to keep things interesting and varied. Make ahead what you can when you can. Try Simple House Salad, Grain-Free Tabbouleh, Easy Chicken Stir-Fry, and Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Burritos.
• • Snacks Snacks are important because they nourish you between meals and prevent hunger—plus, they’re easy to make. Try Mini Butternut Squash Soufflés or Guacamole.