AN ENERGY-BOOSTING PLAN TO REHAB YOUR TASTE BUDS WHILE YOU SLIM DOWN
Breakfast
Omelet: 3 eggs, scallions, red pepper, tomato, 2 strips low-sodium bacon, ½ tbsp. olive oil, topped with ¼ avocado (sliced)
Jump-starting the day with a protein- and fiber-rich meal will crank up your energy and satiety.
1 cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup blueberries, ¼ cup chopped walnuts, 1 tbsp. each chia and pumpkin seeds
Lunch
Raw kale salad topped with grilled shrimp, sliced red onion, cucumber, fresh avocado, ginger dressing
The veggies offer filling fiber, and the lean protein provides satiety and calorie-burning effects.
Asian chicken salad: Shredded white cabbage, cucumber, carrots, poached chicken breast, almonds, white vinaigrette
Dinner
Stir-fry: 1 chicken breast, broccoli florets, diced onion, grated ginger, mushrooms, grape-seed oil, small handful cashews
Combining healthy protein with veggies helps you burn body fat faster while protecting lean muscle.
1 cup sage-white bean soup; 6 oz. salmon fillet (topped with mustard, chopped garlic) served on two cups blanched kale
Snack
A.M.: 1 tbsp. low-salt, no-sugaradded nut butter on banana P.M.: 1 cup cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp. hummus
The trifecta of protein, healthy fats and produce delivers a lasting rise in blood sugar and energy.
A.M.: ¼ cup spiced assorted nuts P.M.: ½ cup low-sodium cottage cheese, ¼ cup pomegranate seeds