Nutrition Plan
Approved Foods
Proteins (per serving)
Eggs or egg whites – 2
Tofu, tempeh, chicken, turkey, cold water fishes, shrimp- 6 ounces
Lentils, mung beans- 3 to 6 ounces
Good grains (per serving- cooked)
Brown rice, quinoa, kamut, amaranth, oatmeal- ½ cup
Vegetables(per serving- cooked)
½ cup= 1 serving cooked
1 cup = 1 serving salad greens or raw vegetables
Dark leafy greens, spinach, arugula, kale, yellow squash, cucumbers, mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, asparagus, snap peas, celery, bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, artichoke, other types of seasonal vegetables
Fruits (per serving)
1 cup- Melon, watermelon, pineapple, papaya, berries, grapes
Whole orange, apple pear, peach, plumb, apricots (2), grapefruit (½), other seasonal fruits
Seasonings
Ginger, Garlic, Cumin, Coriander, Parsley, Rosemary, Dill, Pepper, Salt(in moderation), Cinnamon, Sage, Thyme, Oregano, Curry Powder, Cloves, Nutmeg, Crushed Red Pepper, Basil, Cilantro, Turmeric, Tarragon, Cholupa
Healthy Fats
Olive Oil- 1 to 2 TSP in salad
Grapeseed Oil Spray, Coconut Oil Spray
Nuts (almonds or cashews) – 10 per serving
Beverages
Water, Unflavored- No Sodium Seltzer, Green Tea (unsweetened), 1 cup of coffee or espresso a day
No Dairy, Sugar, Honey, Agave, Dried Fruit or Processed Foods
Sample Meal Plan Day
Breakfast:
Protein shake or spinach and egg white frittata with a side of mixed berries
Snack:
10 Raw Almonds
Lunch:
Herb crusted turkey breast or herb crusted tofu with sautéed broccoli rabe and kamut
Snack:
One small can chunk light tuna
Dinner:
Vegetable stir fry with cashews and mixed green salad
Approved Snack List
One small can chunk light tuna
One small can wild salmon
Two to three hard-boiled eggs (just the whites)
10 raw almonds
Raw vegetables
Roasted chickpeas- ¼ a cup
Edamame- ½ cup