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Day 1
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Breakfast
(266 calories)

Egg Toast
• 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted
• 1 large egg, cooked in 1/4 tsp. olive oil or coat pan with a thin layer of cooking spray (1-second spray). Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
• 2 Tbsp. salsa
Top toast with egg and salsa.
• 1 medium banana

A.M. Snack (63 calories)
• 3/4 cup blueberries

Lunch (319 calories)
Chickpea & Veggie Salad
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 3/4 cup veggies of your choice (try cucumbers and tomatoes)
• 2/3 cup chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 Tbsp. almonds, chopped
Combine ingredients and top salad with 1 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar, 2 tsp. olive oil and freshly ground pepper.

P.M. Snack (62 calories)
• 1 medium orange

Dinner (470 calories)
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• 1 cup steamed green beans
• 1 baked medium red potato, drizzled with 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper.



Day 2
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Meal Prep Tip
Pack up the leftovers from dinner tonight to take for lunch on Day 3.

Breakfast (287 calories)
• 1 cup bran cereal
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup blueberries

A.M. Snack (95 calories)
• 1 medium apple

Lunch (330 calories)
Veggie-Hummus Sandwich
• 2 slices whole-grain bread
• 3 Tbsp. hummus
• 1/4 avocado, mashed
• 1/4 cup cucumber slices
• 1/4 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup mixed greens
Spread bread with hummus and avocado and layer on vegetables.

P.M. Snack (80 calories)
• 3/4 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. hummus

Dinner (425 calories)
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Day 3
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Meal Prep Tip
Cook and extra 3 oz. of chicken tonight at dinner to have for lunch on Day 4.

Breakfast (276 calories)
• 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. slivered almonds
• 2 tsp. honey
Top yogurt with blueberries, almonds and honey.

A.M. Snack (102 calories)
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 Tbsp. hummus

Lunch (319 calories)
• 1 1/2 cups You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.

P.M. Snack (46 calories)
• 1 cup strawberries

Dinner (437 calories)
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• 4 oz. cooked chicken ******, cooked in 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil and seasoned with 1/4 tsp. cumin and a pinch each of salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup cooked quinoa



Day 4
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Breakfast (287 calories)
• 1 cup bran cereal
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup blueberries

A.M. Snack (95 calories)
• 1 medium apple

Lunch (335 calories)
Green Salad with Chicken
• 3 cups mixed greens
• 3 oz. leftover cooked chicken ******
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber slices
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
Combine ingredients and top salad with 1 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar and 2 tsp. olive oil.

P.M. Snack (62 calories)
• 1 medium orange

Dinner (446 calories)
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• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
• 2 cups mixed greens, topped with 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar and 2 tsp. olive oil.



Day 5
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Meal Prep Tip
Pack up the leftovers from dinner tonight to take for lunch on Day 6.

Breakfast (268 calories)
• 1/2 cup rolled oats, cooked in 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
Cook oats and top with strawberries and a pinch of cinnamon.

A.M. Snack (64 calories)
• 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. hummus

Lunch (315 calories)
Toaster-Oven Tostadas
• 2 corn tortillas
• 2/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbsp. salsa or pico de gallo
Top tortillas with beans, bell pepper and cheese. Toast until the cheese begins to melt. Top with salsa.

P.M. Snack (42 calories)
• 1/2 cup blueberries

Dinner (410 calories)
• 1 1/4 cups You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.
• 2 cups mixed greens, topped with 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar and 2 tsp. olive oil.

P.M. Snack (92 calories)
• 3/4 cup You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.



Day 6
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Breakfast (287 calories)
• 1 cup bran cereal
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup blueberries

A.M. Snack (62 calories)
• 1 medium orange

Lunch (347 calories)
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• 1 kiwi fruit

P.M. Snack (46 calories)
• 1 cup strawberries

Dinner (458 calories)
Toaster-Oven Tostada
• 2 corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 2 Tbsp. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 avocado
• 2 Tbsp. salsa or pico de gallo
Top tortillas with beans and cheese. Toast until the cheese begins to melt. Top with avocado and salsa.
• 2 cups mixed greens, topped with1 Tbsp. lime juice and 2 tsp. olive oil.



Day 7
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Breakfast (255 calories)
Egg & Tomato Toast
• 1 corn tortilla
• 1 large egg, cooked in 1/4 tsp. olive oil or coat pan with a thin layer of cooking spray (1-second spray). Season with a pinch of pepper.
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
Top tortilla with egg and tomatoes.
• 1 medium banana

A.M. Snack (115 calories)
• 3/4 cup blueberries
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted dry-roasted almonds

Lunch (308 calories)
Tuna & White Bean Spinach Salad
• 2 cups spinach
• 2.5 oz. chunk light tuna in water, drained
• 1/2 cup canned white beans, rinsed
• 3/4 cup veggies of your choice (try tomatoes & cucumbers)
Combine ingredients and top salad with 1 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar and 2 tsp. olive oil.

P.M. Snack (62 calories)
• 1 medium orange

Dinner (440 calories)
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Note: This meal plan is controlled for calories, fiber, saturated fat and sodium. If another nutrient is of particular concern, speak with your health-care provider about altering this meal plan to better suit your individual health needs.
 

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