Reheating instructions for each meal in Linda's Week 2 menu:

Monday

- Breakfast: Oatmeal with banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon

  - Reheat oatmeal in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add banana slices and cinnamon after reheating.

- Lunch: Grilled chicken and white rice with cucumber, tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette

  - Reheat the chicken and rice in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Serve with cold cucumber, tomatoes, and vinaigrette on the side.

- Dinner: Baked salmon with sweet potato and steamed broccoli

  - Reheat salmon, sweet potato, and broccoli in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.

Tuesday

- Breakfast: Smoothie with banana, spinach, almond milk, and a scoop of protein powder

  - No reheating needed. Blend fresh or consume if pre-made and stored in the refrigerator.

- Lunch: Chicken Caesar wrap (using regular whole wheat tortilla)

  - If wrapped cold, no reheating needed. If preferred warm, microwave the wrap for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

- Dinner: Beef stir-fry with bell peppers, snap peas, and jasmine rice

  - Reheat the beef stir-fry and jasmine rice in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Wednesday

- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach and a slice of whole wheat toast

  - Reheat scrambled eggs in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Toast the bread if desired.

- Lunch: Turkey and cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread with a side of baby carrots

  - If desired warm, microwave the sandwich for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve baby carrots cold.

- Dinner: Grilled shrimp tacos with avocado, lettuce, and a side of black beans

  - Reheat shrimp and black beans in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Assemble tacos with fresh avocado and lettuce.

Thursday

- Breakfast: Greek yogurt parfait with granola and strawberries

  - No reheating needed. Assemble parfait with fresh ingredients before consuming.

- Lunch: Pasta salad with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes (optional), and feta cheese

  - Consume cold or at room temperature. No reheating needed.

- Dinner: Baked chicken breast with mashed sweet potatoes and green beans

  - Reheat chicken breast, mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.

Friday

- Breakfast: Smoothie bowl with mixed berries, banana, and a sprinkle of chia seeds

  - No reheating needed. Blend fresh or consume if pre-made and stored in the refrigerator.

- Lunch: Rice bowl with black beans, corn, avocado, and a lime dressing

  - Reheat rice, black beans, and corn in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Add fresh avocado and lime dressing after reheating.

- Dinner: Pasta & pesto with a mixed greens salad

  - Reheat pasta with pesto in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm. Serve the mixed greens salad cold.

General Reheating Tips:

1. Microwave: Use microwave-safe containers, cover the food with a damp paper towel to retain moisture, and stir halfway through for even heating.

2. Stovetop: Use a skillet over medium heat, adding a small amount of water or broth if needed to prevent drying out.

3. Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and cover the dish with foil. Heat for 10-15 minutes or until warm.