Protein shake with 20 g whey protein should contain no more than about 4 gcarbohydrates per 20 g, 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp.. Protein shake with 20 g whey protein should contain n
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Meal Plans for the 1,200-Calorie Program
The meal plans below, divided into options for breakfast, lunch, dinner,and snacks, are designed so that if you eat three meals per day and twosnacks, you will be ingesting 1,200 calories Each daily food plan includes
120 grams of carbohydrates, 90 grams of protein, and 40 grams of fat.Unless stated otherwise, one serving-size amount is assumed for foodsfrom chapter 10
Breakfast Options
H cup cooked oatmeal with 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional); see Bursting Oatmeal recipe for flavoring tips or stir 20 g whey protein powderinto oatmeal
Flavor-2 low-fat and/or vegetarian sausage patties; try Healthy Choice, MorningstarFarms, or Boca varieties
1 cup skim or soy milk, or 1 carton light yogurt (80–90 calories)
1 carton Egg Beaters, scrambled, with 1 thin slice each of cheddar cheese andlean ham, rolled into a small whole-wheat tortilla (look for at least 3 g fiber;
we like La Tortilla Factory, with 8–9 g fiber per tortilla)
1 cup skim or soy milk, or 1 carton light yogurt (80–90 calories)
1 Eye-Opening Breakfast Burrito, using small (1 oz.) whole-wheat tortillas (seerecipes)
1 cup skim or soy milk, or add 1 oz cheese to burrito
Vegetarian Frittata, using 4 egg whites only (see recipes), with H whole-wheatEnglish muffin, toasted
1 cup skim or soy milk
1 slice 100% whole-grain bread (at least 3 g fiber per slice)
1 whole egg plus 2 egg whites, prepared any way you like (scrambled, over easy, etc.)
1 cup skim or soy milk, or add 1 oz cheese to eggs
1 whole-grain waffle (such as Kashi or Van’s 7-grain frozen waffles), or madefrom a whole-wheat baking mix (such as Hodgeson Mills); top with 1 Tbsp.peanut butter (preferably natural peanut butter)
1 cup skim or soy milk
Trang 2H cup whole-wheat pasta drizzled with 1 tsp of olive oil (yes, it can be a greatbreakfast, for all you pasta lovers!); 2 oz lean protein tossed in, such aschicken or shrimp.
Grab-and-Go fold-over sandwich with a glass of milk: 1 slice whole-grain bread,
2 slices turkey, and 1 thin slice cheese Throw it together, fold it over, andyou’ve got a great breakfast for the road
Protein shake with 20 g whey protein (should contain no more than about 4 gcarbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,and fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend
Snack Options
Any time you are going more than four hours between meals, you shouldmake sure you have a snack to keep your metabolism hot and your insulinlevels even Below are some suggestions for midmorning and midafter-noon snacks
1 small red apple with 1 Tbsp almond butter
5 whole-grain crackers (i.e., woven wheat crackers) topped with sliced rella (approximately 1 oz.)
mozza-Trail Mix: 2 Tbsp raisins with H oz mixed nuts (approximately 10–12 nuts)
H cup low-fat cottage cheese with 1 cup fresh berries
Beef jerky (approximately 1 oz.) with 5 whole-grain crackers
10–12 low-fat chips (i.e., Sun Chips, which have good fiber) with 3 Tbsp beandip or hummus
1 whole-wheat tortilla topped with 3 Tbsp shredded cheddar, melted Roll up anddip into salsa
1 small green apple, thinly sliced, tossed with G avocado (cubed) and a splash ofpear-infused vinegar (available at specialty and health food stores)
At smoothie store or a gym smoothie bar: Myoplex Lite blended with water isalways a safe bet Mackie’s personal favorite flavor: Cappuccino Ice.Protein Shake: Mix 20 g whey protein powder (should contain no more thanabout 4 g carbohydrates per 20 g) with 4 oz water and 4 oz skim or soymilk Stir in 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional) Add ice and blend
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Lunch Options
3 oz seared tuna on a large bed of mixed greens, topped with 1 Tbsp choppedwalnuts and H cup whole-wheat croutons, drizzled with red wine vinaigrette
to taste
Orient Express Salad (see recipes)
Tuna, chicken, or salmon salad: Mix a 3-oz can with H Tbsp mayonnaise,pepper, and a splash of lemon juice Serve over a bed of romaine with 5whole-grain crackers
3-oz skinless chicken breast brushed lightly with barbecue sauce
Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes (see recipes)
1–2 cups green beans sautéed with garlic
H cup whole-wheat pasta topped with H cup red sauce and 3 oz ground turkeybreast
Spinach salad drizzled with 1–2 Tbsp light Italian dressing
Cabbage and Red Bean Soup (see recipes)
3 oz grilled center-cut pork chop
Southwestern Fajita (see recipes; use small whole-wheat tortilla and omit rice).Greek Turkey Burger (see recipes) served on a lower-calorie wheat bun
(approximately 80 calories per bun)
3 oz grilled fish with H cup lentils and 1 medium broiled tomato
3 oz shrimp or crawfish stir-fried with mushrooms, spinach, onions, and mincedgarlic in 1 tsp olive oil and a splash of soy sauce Serve over H cup brown rice.Whole-wheat tortilla wrap (we prefer La Tortilla Factory) with 2 oz turkey,chicken, or lean ham, plus 1 thin slice cheese Serve with Broccoli Medley(see recipes)
Pita Pocket Sandwich: Stuff 3 oz of your favorite lean protein (turkey, chicken,tuna, lean roast beef or ham) into H whole-wheat pita (one pocket) Addfresh spinach leaves, sliced red peppers, and a drizzle of light vinaigrettedressing to taste
Trang 4Protein shake with 20 g whey protein (should contain no more than 4 g
carbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,andH cup fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend
Dinner Options
Key West Scallop Skewers (with 4 oz scallops) with Spicy Sautéed Kale (seerecipes)
Mixed greens salad with a splash of red wine vinaigrette to taste
4 oz grilled tuna or salmon
1 large portobello mushroom and 1 sliced red pepper, grilled or roasted with
1 tsp olive oil and seasonings
Mexican-Style Lettuce Wraps (see recipes)
Shrimp Veggie Stir-Fry (see recipes)
Meatloaf (about H standard portion) with a serving of Grandma’s Green Bean Pie(see recipes)
Chicken and Artichokes (see recipes)
Mixed green salad tossed with 1 Tbsp light vinaigrette dressing
Nirvana Kabobs with Baked Eggplant (see recipes)
Turkey Cutlets (see recipes)
1–2 cups steamed broccoli with 1–2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
4 oz pork tenderloin medallions
Cauliflower “Potato Salad” (see recipes)
1–2 cups asparagus, steamed with a splash of lemon juice and a splash of
balsamic vinegar
Protein shake with 20 g whey protein (should contain no more than 4 g
carbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,andH cup fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend
Meal Plans for the 1,350-Calorie Program
The meal plans below, divided into options for breakfast, lunch, dinner,and snacks, are designed so that if you eat three meals per day and twosnacks, you will be ingesting 1,350 calories Each daily food plan includes
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Breakfast Options
1 cup cooked oatmeal with 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional); see Bursting Oatmeal recipe for flavoring tips or stir 20 g whey protein powderinto oatmeal
Flavor-2 low-fat and/or vegetarian sausage patties; try Healthy Choice, MorningstarFarms, or Boca varieties
1 cup skim or soy milk, or 1 carton light yogurt
1 carton Egg Beaters, scrambled, with 1 thin slice each of cheddar cheese andlean ham, rolled into a small whole-wheat tortilla (look for at least 3 g fiber;
we like La Tortilla Factory, with 8–9 g fiber per tortilla)
2 small or 1 large kiwifruit
1 cup skim or soy milk, or 1 carton light yogurt
1 Eye-Opening Breakfast Burrito, using small (1 oz.) whole-wheat tortillas (seerecipes) Add N cup canned black beans
1 cup skim or soy milk, or add 1 oz cheese to burrito
Vegetarian Frittata, using 4 egg whites only (see recipes), with 1 whole-wheatEnglish muffin, toasted
1 medium green or red apple
1 cup skim or soy milk
2 slices 100% whole-grain bread (at least 3 g fiber per slice)
1 whole egg plus 2 egg whites, prepared any way you like (scrambled, over easy, etc.)
1 cup skim or soy milk, or add 1 oz cheese to eggs
1 whole-grain waffle (such as Kashi or Van’s 7-grain frozen waffles), or madefrom a whole-wheat baking mix (such as Hodgeson Mills); top with 1 Tbsp.peanut butter (preferably natural peanut butter)
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup skim or soy milk
1 cup whole-wheat pasta drizzled with 1 tsp olive oil (yes, it can be a greatbreakfast, for all you pasta lovers!); 2 oz of lean protein tossed in, such aschicken or shrimp
Trang 6Grab-and-Go sandwich with a glass of milk: 2 slices whole-grain bread, 2 slicesturkey, and 1 thin slice cheese Throw it together, and you’ve got a greatbreakfast for the road.
Protein shake with 20 g whey protein (should contain no more than about 4 gcarbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,andH cup fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend
1 slice whole-grain bread, or 1 serving (4 oz.) fresh fruit
Snack Options
Any time you are going more than four hours between meals, you shouldmake sure you have a snack to keep your metabolism hot and your insulinlevels even Below are some suggestions for midmorning and midafter-noon snacks
1 small red apple with 1 Tbsp almond butter
5 whole-grain crackers (i.e., woven wheat crackers) topped with sliced
mozzarella (approximately 1 oz.)
Trail Mix: 2 Tbsp raisins with H oz mixed nuts (approximately 10–12 nuts)
H cup low-fat cottage cheese with 1 cup fresh berries
Beef jerky (approximately 1 oz.) with 5 whole-grain crackers
10–12 low-fat chips (i.e., Sun Chips, which have good fiber) with 3 Tbsp beandip or hummus
1 whole-wheat tortilla topped with 3 Tbsp shredded cheddar, melted Roll up anddip into salsa
1 small green apple, thinly sliced, tossed with H avocado (cubed) and a splash ofpear-infused vinegar (available at specialty and health food stores)
At smoothie store or a gym smoothie bar: Myoplex Lite blended with water isalways a safe bet Mackie’s personal favorite flavor: Cappuccino Ice.Protein Shake: Mix 20 g whey protein powder (should contain no more thanabout 4 g carbohydrates per 20 g) with 4 oz water and 4 oz skim or soymilk Stir in 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional) Add ice and blend
Trang 71 square dark chocolate (look for at least 70% cocoa) with 1 Tbsp natural peanutbutter.
Lunch Options
4 oz seared tuna on a large bed of mixed greens, topped with 1 Tbsp choppedwalnuts and H cup whole-wheat croutons, drizzled with red wine
vinaigrette
Orient Express Salad (see recipes) Add 1 Tbsp slivered almonds
Tuna, chicken, or salmon salad: Mix 4 oz with H Tbsp mayonnaise, pepper, and asplash of lemon juice Serve over a bed of romaine with 5 whole-grain crackers.4-oz skinless chicken breast brushed lightly with barbecue sauce
Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes (see recipes)
1–2 cups green beans sautéed with garlic
H cup whole-wheat pasta topped with H cup red sauce and 4 oz ground turkeybreast
Spinach salad drizzled with 1–2 Tbsp light Italian dressing
Cabbage and Red Bean Soup (see recipes)
4 oz grilled center-cut pork chop
Southwestern Fajita (see recipes; use small whole-wheat tortilla, and omit rice).Greek Turkey Burger (see recipes) served on a lower-calorie wheat bun
(approximately 80 calories per bun) Add H oz of your favorite cheese,thinly sliced
4 oz grilled fish with H cup lentils and 1 medium broiled tomato
4 oz shrimp or crawfish stir-fried with mushrooms, spinach, onions, and mincedgarlic in 1 tsp olive oil and a splash of soy sauce Serve over N cup brown rice.Whole-wheat tortilla wrap (we prefer La Tortilla Factory) with 3 oz turkey,chicken, or lean ham, plus 1 thin slice cheese Serve with Broccoli Medley(see recipes)
Pita Pocket Sandwich: Stuff 4 oz of your favorite lean protein (turkey, chicken,tuna, lean roast beef or ham) into H whole-wheat pita (one pocket) Addfresh spinach leaves, sliced red peppers, and a drizzle of light vinaigrettedressing to taste
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carbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,andH cup fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend
Dinner Options
Key West Scallop Skewers (with 4 oz scallops) with Spicy Sautéed Kale (seerecipes)
Mixed greens salad with a splash of red wine vinaigrette to taste
4 oz grilled tuna or salmon
1 large portobello mushroom and 1 sliced red pepper, grilled or roasted with
1 tsp olive oil and seasonings
Mexican-Style Lettuce Wraps (see recipes)
Shrimp Veggie Stir-Fry (see recipes)
Meatloaf (about H standard portion) with a serving of Grandma’s Green Bean Pie(see recipes)
Chicken and Artichokes (see recipes)
Mixed green salad tossed with 1 Tbsp light vinaigrette dressing
Nirvana Kabobs with Baked Eggplant (see recipes)
Turkey Cutlets (see recipes)
1–2 cups steamed broccoli with 1–2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
4 oz pork tenderloin medallions
Cauliflower “Potato Salad” (see recipes)
1–2 cups asparagus, steamed with a splash of lemon juice and a splash of
balsamic vinegar
Protein shake with 20 g whey protein (should contain no more than 4 g
carbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,andH cup fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend
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The meal plans below, divided into options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, andsnacks, are designed so that if you eat three meals per day and two snacks,you will be ingesting 1,500 calories Each daily food plan includes 150 grams
of carbohydrates, 112 grams of protein, 50 grams of fat Unless stated wise, one serving-size amount is assumed for foods from chapter 10
other-Breakfast Options
1 cup cooked oatmeal with 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional); see Bursting Oatmeal recipe for flavoring tips or stir 20 g whey protein powderinto oatmeal
Flavor-2 low-fat and/or vegetarian sausage patties; try Healthy Choice, MorningstarFarms, or Boca varieties
1 cup skim or soy milk, or 1 carton light yogurt
1 carton Egg Beaters, scrambled, with 1 thin slice each of cheddar cheese andlean ham, rolled into a small whole-wheat tortilla (look for at least 3 g fiber;
we like La Tortilla Factory, with 8–9 g fiber per tortilla)
2 small or 1 large kiwi fruit
1 cup skim or soy milk, or 1 carton light yogurt
1 Eye-Opening Breakfast Burrito, using small (1 oz.) whole-wheat tortillas (seerecipes) Add N cup canned black beans
1 cup skim or soy milk, or add 1 oz cheese to burrito
Vegetarian Frittata, with 4 egg whites only (see recipes), with 1 whole-wheatEnglish muffin, toasted
1 medium green or red apple
1 cup skim or soy milk
2 slices 100% whole-grain bread (at least 3 g fiber per slice)
1 whole egg plus 2 egg whites, prepared any way you like (scrambled, over easy,etc.)
1 cup skim or soy milk, or add 1 oz cheese to eggs
1 whole-grain waffle (such as Kashi or Van’s 7-grain frozen waffles), or madefrom a whole-wheat baking mix (such as Hodgeson Mills); top with 1 Tbsp.peanut butter (preferably natural peanut butter)
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup skim or soy milk
Trang 101 cup whole-wheat pasta drizzled with 1 tsp olive oil (yes, it can be a greatbreakfast, for all you pasta lovers!); 2 oz lean protein tossed in, such aschicken or shrimp.
Grab-and-Go sandwich with a glass of milk: 2 slices whole-grain bread, 2 slicesturkey, and 1 thin slice cheese Throw it together, and you’ve got a greatbreakfast for the road
Protein shake with 20 g whey protein (should contain no more than 4 g
carbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,andH cup fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend
1 slice whole-grain bread, or H cup fresh fruit
Snack Options
Any time you are going more than four hours between meals, you shouldmake sure you have a snack to keep your metabolism hot and your insulinlevels even Below are some suggestions for midmorning and midafter-noon snacks
1 small red apple with 1 Tbsp almond butter
5 whole-grain crackers (i.e., woven wheat crackers) topped with sliced
mozzarella (approximately 1 oz.)
Trail Mix: 2 Tbsp raisins with H oz mixed nuts (approximately 10–12 nuts)
H cup low-fat cottage cheese with 1 cup fresh berries
Beef jerky (approximately 1 oz.) with 5 whole-grain crackers
10–12 low-fat chips (i.e., Sun Chips, which have good fiber) with 3 Tbsp beandip or hummus
1 whole-wheat tortilla topped with 3 Tbsp shredded cheddar, melted Roll up anddip into salsa
1 small green apple, thinly sliced, tossed with G avocado (cubed) and a splash ofpear-infused vinegar (available at specialty and health food stores)
At smoothie store or a gym smoothie bar: Myoplex Lite blended with water isalways a safe bet Mackie’s personal favorite flavor: Cappuccino Ice
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4 grams carbohydrates per 20 g) with 4 oz water and 4 oz skim or soy milk.Stir in 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional) Add ice and blend
1 square dark chocolate (look for at least 70% cocoa) with 1 Tbsp natural peanutbutter
Lunch Options
4 oz seared tuna on a large bed of mixed greens, topped with 1 Tbsp choppedwalnuts and H cup whole-wheat croutons, drizzled with red wine
vinaigrette
Orient Express Salad (see recipes) Add 1 Tbsp slivered almonds
Tuna, chicken, or salmon salad: Mix 4 oz with H Tbsp mayonnaise, pepper, and
a splash of lemon juice Serve over a bed of romaine with 5 whole-graincrackers
4-oz skinless chicken breast brushed lightly with barbecue sauce
Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes (see recipes)
1–2 cups green beans sautéed with garlic
H cup whole-wheat pasta topped with H cup red sauce and 4 oz ground turkeybreast
Spinach salad drizzled with 1–2 Tbsp light Italian dressing
Cabbage and Red Bean Soup (see recipes)
4 oz grilled center-cut pork chop
Southwestern Fajita (see recipes; use small whole-wheat tortilla, and omit rice)
Greek Turkey Burger (see recipes) served on a lower-calorie wheat bun mately 80 calories per bun) Add your favorite cheese, 2 oz thinly sliced
(approxi-4 oz grilled fish with H cup lentils and 1 medium broiled tomato
4 oz shrimp or crawfish stir-fried with mushrooms, spinach, onions, and mincedgarlic in 1 tsp olive oil and a splash of soy sauce Serve over N cup brown rice.Whole-wheat tortilla wrap (we prefer La Tortilla Factory) with 3 oz turkey,chicken, or lean ham, plus 1 thin slice cheese Serve with Broccoli Medley(see recipes)
Trang 12Pita Pocket Sandwich: Stuff 4 oz of your favorite lean protein (turkey, chicken,tuna, lean roast beef or ham) into H whole-wheat pita (one pocket) Addfresh spinach leaves, sliced red peppers, and a drizzle of light vinaigrettedressing to taste.
Protein shake with 25 g whey protein (should contain no more than 4 g
carbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,andH cup fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend
Dinner Options
Key West Scallop Skewers (with 5–6 oz scallops) with Spicy Sautéed Kale (seerecipes)
Mixed greens salad with a splash of red wine vinaigrette to taste
H cup Zesty Black Beans, without rice (see recipes)
5 oz grilled tuna or salmon
1 large portobello mushroom and 1 sliced red pepper, grilled or roasted with
1 tsp olive oil and seasonings
Meatloaf with a serving of Grandma’s Green Bean Pie (see recipes)
3 oz baked sweet potato flavored to taste with cinnamon and vanilla extract.Chicken and Artichokes (see recipes)
H cup whole-wheat penne pasta with 1–2 Tbsp olive oil and 1–2 Tbsp Parmesan.Mixed green salad tossed with 1 Tbsp light vinaigrette dressing
Nirvana Kabobs with Baked Eggplant (see recipes)
H cup Flax-Fortified Fried Rice without sirloin (see recipes)
5 oz pork tenderloin medallions
Cauliflower “Potato Salad” (see recipes)
1–2 cups asparagus, steamed with a splash of lemon juice and a splash of
balsamic vinegar
1 whole-wheat dinner roll
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carbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,andH cup fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend.5–8 whole-grain crackers with 1 thin slice cheese
Meal Plans for the 1,600-Calorie Program
The meal plans below, divided into options for breakfast, lunch, dinner,and snacks, are designed so that if you eat three meals per day and threesnacks, you will be ingesting 1,600 calories Each daily food plan includes
160 grams of carbohydrates, 120 grams of protein, and 53 grams of fat.Unless stated otherwise, one serving-size amount is assumed for foodsfrom chapter 10
Breakfast Options
1 cup cooked oatmeal with 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional); see Bursting Oatmeal recipe for flavoring tips or stir 20 g whey protein powderinto oatmeal
Flavor-2 low-fat and/or vegetarian sausage patties; try Healthy Choice, MorningstarFarms, or Boca varieties
1 cup skim or soy milk, or 1 carton light yogurt
1 carton Egg Beaters, scrambled, with 1 thin slice each of cheddar cheese andlean ham, rolled into a small whole-wheat tortilla (look for at least 3 g fiber;
we like La Tortilla Factory, with 8–9 g fiber per tortilla)
2 small or 1 large kiwifruit
1 cup skim or soy milk, or 1 carton light yogurt
1 Eye-Opening Breakfast Burrito, using small (1 oz.) whole-wheat tortillas (seerecipes) Add N cup canned black beans
1 cup skim or soy milk, or add 1 oz cheese to burrito
Vegetarian Frittata, with 4 egg whites only (see recipes), with 1 whole-wheatEnglish muffin, toasted
1 medium green or red apple
1 cup skim or soy milk
2 slices 100% whole-grain bread (at least 3 g fiber per slice)
1 whole egg plus 2 egg whites, prepared any way you like (scrambled, over easy,etc.)
1 cup skim or soy milk, or add 1 oz cheese to eggs
Trang 141 whole-grain waffle (such as Kashi or Van’s 7-grain frozen waffles), or madefrom a whole-wheat baking mix (such as Hodgeson Mills); top with 1 Tbsp.peanut butter (preferably natural peanut butter).
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup skim or soy milk
1 cup whole-wheat pasta drizzled with 1 tsp olive oil (yes, it can be a greatbreakfast, for all you pasta lovers!); 2 oz lean protein tossed in, such aschicken or shrimp
Grab-and-Go sandwich with a glass of milk: 2 slices whole-grain bread, 2 slicesturkey, and 1 thin slice cheese Throw it together, and you’ve got a greatbreakfast for the road
Protein shake with 20 g whey protein (should contain no more than 4 g
carbohydrates per 20 g), 1 cup skim or soy milk, 1–2 Tbsp ground flaxseed,andH cup fresh or frozen berries (no sugar added) Add ice and blend
1 slice whole-grain bread, or H cup fresh fruit
Snack Options
Any time you are going more than four hours between meals, you shouldmake sure you have a snack to keep your metabolism hot and your insulinlevels even Below are some suggestions for midmorning, midafternoon,and before-bedtime snacks
1 small red apple with 1H Tbsp almond butter
5 whole-grain crackers (i.e., woven wheat crackers) topped with sliced
mozzarella (approximately 1H oz.)
Trail Mix: 2 Tbsp raisins with 1 oz mixed nuts (approximately G cup)
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese with 1 cup fresh berries
Beef jerky (approximately 2 oz.) with 5 whole-grain crackers
15–16 low-fat chips (i.e., Sun Chips, which have good fiber) with G cup bean dip