Day 5
Breakfast:
1 slice 100% whole wheat toast topped with 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Snack:
1 medium apple
Lunch:
Deli Sandwich: 2 ounces lean roast beef, turkey breast, or ham on 2 slices 100% whole wheat with 1 teaspoon mustard and 2 leaves lettuce
1 cup sliced cucumbers marinated in vinegar and spices
Snack:
1/2 cup carrot-raisin salad
1 cup 1% milk
Dinner:
1 slice cheese pizza topped with 1/3 cup red bell pepper slices, 1/3 cup sliced mushrooms, and 1 medium tomato, sliced
Baby Greens with Pears: Slice 1/2 large red pear. Combine with 3 cups baby greens (or any leaf lettuce), 2 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries, and 3 tablespoons low-calorie sesame-ginger dressing.
Snack:
1 cup sorbet with 1/2 cup fresh or frozen and thawed blueberries and 5 vanilla wafers
DAY 5 NUTRITIONAL INFO: 1,794 cal, 67 g pro, 278 g carb, 46 g fat, 12 g sat fat, 95 mg chol, 30 g fiber, 2,298 mg sodium
Day 6
Breakfast:
1 large egg, scrambled and 1 medium tomato, sliced, with a 100% whole wheat English muffin, toasted, topped with 1 teaspoon jam
6 ounces grapefruit juice
Snack:
6 ounces fat-free plain yogurt flavored with 1 teaspoon jam
Lunch:
Grilled Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich: Layer 1 1/2 ounces Cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup drained roasted red peppers, and 1 teaspoon mustard on 2 slices 100% whole wheat bread. Grill in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable soup with 1/4 cup added vegetables (leftovers or frozen vegetables, such as chopped broccoli or spinach)
Snack:
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup 1% milk
Dinner:
4 ounces roasted and trimmed pork tenderloin [Substitute 4 ounces roasted boneless, skinless chicken breast, 4 1/2 ounces baked halibut, 3 ounces filet mignon, or 5 ounces scallops saute in 1 teaspoon butter.]
1/2 cup Smashed Red Potatoes: Boil 4 ounces small red potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with 3 tablespoons 1% milk and 2 teaspoons butter.
1 cup steamed broccoli florets
1 cup 1% milk
Snack:
1 small (2 ounce) low-fat bran muffin topped with 2 tablespoons apple butter
[Substitute apple butter with 1 tablespoon jam or 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese.]
1 large orange
DAY 6 NUTRITIONAL INFO: 1,794 cal, 99 g pro, 233 g carb, 52 g fat, 23 g sat fat, 402 mg chol, 30 g fiber, 2,017 mg sodium
Day 7
Breakfast:
Lemon-Blueberry Pancake: Prepare low-fat pancake mix per package directions, adding 1/4 cup blueberries and 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract to batter. For a berry topping, heat 1 cup frozen blueberries in saucepan over medium heat until they begin to thaw. Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add to pan and bring to a gentle boil. When berries have thickened, remove from heat and top hot pancakes.
Snack:
1 banana, sliced and sprinkled with ground nutmeg
1/2 cup 1% milk flavored with a dash of almond extract
Lunch:
Chili-Topped Sweet Potato: Microwave a 5-ounce sweet potato and top with 1/2 cup low-fat vegetarian chili
Snack:
1 cup snow peas or 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets dipped in 2 tablespoons low-fat ranch dressing
Dinner:
Chicken Fajita: Sauté 4 ounces skinless chicken breast strips, 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips, and 1 medium onion, sliced, in 1 teaspoon olive oil, until chicken is cooked and vegetables soften. Mix in 2 tablespoons fajita sauce and cook until heated through. Pour mixture into a warmed 10.5" diameter flour tortilla, top with 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream, and roll up.
2/3 cup cooked instant brown rice
Snack:1 ounce almonds combined with 2 teaspoons semisweet chocolate chips
4 dried apricot halves
DAY 7 NUTRITIONAL INFO: 1,797 cal, 85 g pro, 261 g carb, 44 g fat, 8 g sat fat, 127 mg chol, 32 g fiber, 1,809 mg sodium
(Posted April 2007)