A WHOLE FOODS PLAN TO REV METABOLISM AND ENERGY WHILE SLIMMING DOWN

Breakfast

Smoothie of kale, water, frozen pineapple/ mango, coconut water, avocado, ginger, protein powder

A balanced breakfast helps you stave off cravings all day, dietitian Wendy Bazilian says.

Top 1 or 2 slices whole-grain bread with 1 egg, 1 slice tomato, 2 tbsp. cheddar or Monterey Jack and toast until cheese melts; ¾ cup berries

Lunch

Wholewheat pita pocket stuffed with canned salmon, cannellini beans, veggies, vinaigrette

Loading up on veggies at lunch helps you feel satisfied for hours, thanks to the water and fiber.

Salad: 2 cups mixed greens, 4 oz. chicken breast, ½ cup diced tomato, assorted veggies (hearts of palm, cucumber, yellow pepper), vinaigrette

Dinner

6 oz. chicken, ½ sweet potato, 1 cup broccoli; ½ cup plain yogurt with ¾ cup blueberries

The nutrients in lean protein and veggies and fruits help maximize your metabolism, Bazilian says.

Shrimp stir-fry: Sauté ½ cup onion, 1 tsp. garlic in 2 tsp. olive oil with 2 cups veggies (asparagus, red pepper, snow peas), 4 oz. shrimp; serve over quinoa

Snack

½ cup plain lowfat or nonfat Greek yogurt served with ¾ cup fresh blackberries

A smart snack pairing protein and produce can stave off between-meal hunger, Bazilian says.

• 10 almonds and 1 medium orange • 1 hard-boiled egg and 8 olives • 2 tbsp. white bean dip and 1 cup raw veggies