7 Day Metabolism boosting meal plan
7 Day Metabolism boosting meal plan
7 Day Metabolism boosting meal plan
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~ 7 <strong>Day</strong> <strong>Metabolism</strong> <strong>boosting</strong> <strong>meal</strong> <strong>plan</strong> ~<br />
DAY 1<br />
7am:<br />
8am:<br />
(or when rising) – Warm water with ½ squeezed fresh lemon for a natural astringent effect<br />
Oat<strong>meal</strong> egg white pancake<br />
10am: 8 baby carrots + 2 tsp. of hummus<br />
12pm: Mixed Greens Salad topped with Marinated Tofu<br />
• 2 cups of mixed greens<br />
• Artichoke hearts<br />
• Cherry tomatoes<br />
• 1 ounce of soft goat’s cheese<br />
• 4-5oz of tofu (marinate in soy sauce and lightly pan fry over medium heat, allow to cool and<br />
add to your salad)<br />
• Sweet onions, thinly sliced<br />
• Handful of fresh chopped basil<br />
• Drizzle with 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar + 1 tbsp of olive oil<br />
3pm:<br />
½ banana sliced over ½ cup of Greek yogurt<br />
6:30pm: “Pasta” with Meat sauce<br />
• 3-5 oz ground turkey (sautéed with some olive oil)<br />
• Sugar free tomato sauce (read labels)<br />
• 2-3 mushrooms, sliced<br />
• Zucchini noodles (slice thinly, julienne style)<br />
• 2 tsp of olive oil<br />
• Sauté ground meat in 1 tsp of olive oil until cooked. Add tomato sauce and mushrooms and<br />
simmer for 10 minutes.<br />
• While that is simmering, sauté zucchini noodles in 1 tsp of olive until softened.<br />
• Place zucchini noodles on a plate and top with meat sauce.
~ 7 <strong>Day</strong> <strong>Metabolism</strong> <strong>boosting</strong> <strong>meal</strong> <strong>plan</strong> ~<br />
DAY 2<br />
7am:<br />
8am:<br />
(or when rising) – Warm water with ½ squeezed fresh lemon<br />
1/2 cup low fat greek yogurt + ½ cup of black berries + 1 heaping tbsp of ground flaxseeds or chia seeds<br />
10am: Cherry tomatoes (10) with 2 tsp of low fat ranch dip<br />
12pm: Heart Healthy Tuna Salad served on romaine lettuce<br />
3pm:<br />
½ cup edamame lightly salted<br />
6:30pm: Faux pasta with edamame, sundried tomato and goat’s cheese (recipe below)<br />
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DAY 3<br />
7am:<br />
8am:<br />
(or when rising) – Warm water with ½ squeezed fresh lemon<br />
Berry Blast Smoothie<br />
10am: Carrots and celery sticks or ¼ cup of chickpeas mixed with tomato sauce<br />
12pm: Chicken lettuce wraps<br />
• 3-5 oz cooked chicken<br />
• 2-3 large pieces of romaine lettuce<br />
• ¼ avocado<br />
• Salsa<br />
• + other veggies (cucumber, bell peppers, etc)<br />
3pm:<br />
½ cup plain yogurt<br />
6:30pm: Veggielicious Miso Soup* topped with 5oz of tofu
~ 7 <strong>Day</strong> <strong>Metabolism</strong> <strong>boosting</strong> <strong>meal</strong> <strong>plan</strong> ~<br />
DAY 4<br />
7am:<br />
8am:<br />
(or when rising) – Warm water with ½ squeezed fresh lemon<br />
Morning Parfait – ½ cup of low fat vanilla yogurt + ½ sliced banana and ¼ cup of all bran<br />
10am: Cut up red pepper and cherry tomatoes<br />
12pm: Large mixed greens salad topped with mighty miso dressing* and 3-5oz of cooked salmon<br />
3pm:<br />
1 cup kale chips<br />
6:30pm: Anytime Egg bake (2) with large side salad<br />
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DAY 5<br />
7am:<br />
8am:<br />
(or when rising) – Warm water with ½ squeezed fresh lemon<br />
Two pieces of whole grain bread with low fat cream cheese and 3 ounces of lox (smoked salmon)<br />
10am: 1 apple<br />
12pm: Turkey Wraps<br />
• 3-4 slices of nitrate free turkey slices + tomato + green onions + mustard + ¼ avocado,<br />
served on top of a lettuce leaf<br />
3pm:<br />
2 tbsp hummus + veggies<br />
6:30pm: Low carb egg<strong>plan</strong>t parmesan
~ 7 <strong>Day</strong> <strong>Metabolism</strong> <strong>boosting</strong> <strong>meal</strong> <strong>plan</strong> ~<br />
DAY 6<br />
7am:<br />
8am:<br />
(or when rising) – Warm water with ½ squeezed fresh lemon<br />
Smoothie of choice<br />
10am: Baby carrots with ½ cucumber lightly salted<br />
12pm: Quick chicken stir-fry<br />
• 3 oz of chicken strips<br />
• 1 cup of assorted veggies (such as broccoli, carrots, onions, bok choy)<br />
• 1 tsp tamari or low sodium soy sauce<br />
• 1 tbsp of olive oil<br />
• Stir fry chicken for 3 minutes with olive oil and then add vegetables for another 5 minutes<br />
until cooked. Add tamari and enjoy!<br />
3pm:<br />
10 almonds<br />
6:30pm: Low carb nacho salad<br />
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DAY 7<br />
7am:<br />
(or when rising) – Warm water with ½ squeezed fresh lemon<br />
8am: Anytime Egg Bake (2)<br />
10am: Carrots, celery and broccoli spears<br />
12pm: Vegetable lentil soup + large side salad<br />
3pm:<br />
1 large green apple + 10 almonds<br />
6:30pm: High Protein Balsamic chicken* serve with a large mixed greens salad + 1 ounce of feta cheese<br />
+ 1 tbsp of balsamic vinaigrette
Recipes<br />
Chocolate Peanut Butter and Banana Dream Shake<br />
Ingredients:<br />
• ½ frozen banana<br />
• 1 serving of chocolate protein powder<br />
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter<br />
• 1 tsp of cocoa powder (optional)<br />
• 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk<br />
• Handful of crushed ice<br />
Blend and enjoy!<br />
1 serving<br />
Calories 296, Total Fat 12.5g, Carbohydrates 27g, Protein, 22g, Sugar 13g<br />
Please note: If you have a nut allergy or do not favor peanut butter, simply omit from recipe above.<br />
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Oat<strong>meal</strong> Egg White Pancake (1 serving)<br />
Ingredients:<br />
• 1 pouch of PC Blue Menu whole grain oat<strong>meal</strong> with inulin<br />
• 3 large egg whites<br />
• 3/4 cup of water (temperature unimportant)<br />
Instructions:<br />
Cook oat<strong>meal</strong> in microwave with water. Add 3 uncooked egg whites mixed into cooked oat<strong>meal</strong> and stir with a<br />
fork. In omelet-size non-stick pan, pour mixture and cook at medium-high. When golden brown and bubbling on<br />
top, carefully flip. When other side is done, sprinkle with small amount of brown sugar and/or cinnamon and enjoy!<br />
Serves: 1<br />
Calories: 240 Total fat: 2g Saturated fat: 0g Protein: 17g Carbohydrates: 37 g Fiber: 6g
Berry Blast Smoothie<br />
Ingredients:<br />
• ½ cup fresh or frozen berries<br />
• 1 serving of vanilla protein powder<br />
• ¼ avocado (adds some added creaminess - optional)<br />
• 1 cup skim milk<br />
• Handful of crushed ice<br />
Blend and enjoy!<br />
Makes 1 serving<br />
Calories – 276, Total Fat – 8g, Carbohydrates 28g, Protein 26g, Sugars 5g<br />
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Anytime’ Egg Bake!<br />
The egg bake is a tasty high protein, flourless option that will keep you sufficiently sufficed. Feel free to “play<br />
with” the vegetables adding a variety of your favorites to your bake.<br />
• 2 tbsp of olive oil<br />
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped<br />
• 2 cups of broccoli<br />
• 1 clove of garlic<br />
• 1 cup of thinly sliced mushrooms<br />
• 6 large eggs<br />
• ½ cup of goat feta cheese<br />
Preheat oven to 350F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onoins for 8-10 minutes until soft<br />
and translucent. Add the steamed broccoli, garlic, and mushrooms to the onion and saute for 8-10 more minutes, until<br />
the broccoli softens alightly (does not have to be fully cooked as the vegetables will cook in the oven as the eggs bake).<br />
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, and salt. Stir in the sauteed vegetables, then pour mixture into an oiled pie<br />
plate. Bake for 30 to 35 mintues, until browned around the edges and cooked through. Let the quiche cool for 15<br />
minutes or so and then serve. Enjoy with side salad.<br />
Serves: 3<br />
Per serving: Calories 331, Total Fat 24g, Carbohydrates 9.5g, Protein 19g, Fiber 2.5g, Sugar 0.5g
Veggielicious Miso Soup<br />
Ingredients<br />
• 1 1/2 cups of veggie broth (use homemade or low sodium)<br />
• 1/2 cup of veggies of choice ( i.e carrots and cabbage, grated)<br />
• 2 shiitake mushrooms, diced<br />
• 2 green onions, chopped<br />
• 1 tsp of sesame oil<br />
• 1 tbsp of high quality organic miso<br />
Bring broth to a soft boil. Turn down to a simmer. Place your veggies in the broth. Allow to simmer for about<br />
5 minutes or so until veggies are soft. Take off heat. Add 1 tsp of oil and 1 tbsp of miso. Stir well until miso<br />
is dissolved. Enjoy!<br />
Calories 165g, Total Fat 5g, Carbohydrates 25g, Protein 3g, Fiber 4g, Sugar 7g<br />
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Mighty Miso Dressing<br />
Ingredients<br />
• ½ tsp miso<br />
• ½ tsp agave syrup<br />
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar<br />
• 1 tbsp olive oil<br />
• ½ garlic clove, finely diced<br />
Calories 151, Total Fat 13.g, Carbohydrates 2 g, Protein .1g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 5g
Faux pasta with edamame, sundried tomato and goat’s cheese<br />
Preparation time: 25 minutes<br />
Total time: 30 minutes<br />
Serves: 4<br />
Ingredients:<br />
• 1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
• 2 teaspoons of minced garlic<br />
• 1/4 cup of edamame<br />
• 1 ½ cups of shirataki pasta noodles<br />
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), thinly sliced<br />
• 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)<br />
• 5 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled, plus more for topping<br />
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill<br />
• Coarse salt and ground pepper<br />
Instructions:<br />
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add oil, garlic, edamame and shirataki noodles and heat for 1-2 minutes.<br />
Add sun-dried tomatoes and red-pepper flakes (optional). Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 20 to 30<br />
seconds. Remove from heat. Combine with goat’s cheese and dill. Season with salt and pepper, stir to combine.<br />
Let stand to thicken approximately 5 minutes.<br />
Please note: These low carbohydrate, translucent and gluten free Japanese noodles can be found in most<br />
grocery stores. Although they do not have much flavor on their own, they absorb other ingredients well such<br />
as tomatoes or soy sauce. Rinse well prior to use.<br />
Nutrition Information<br />
Calories 180 Total Fat 11.5 g Carbohydrates 6.5 g Protein 8g Fiber 2g
High protein balsamic chicken<br />
Ingredients<br />
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar<br />
• ½ cup sliced mushrooms<br />
• ½ cup of sliced red and green peppers<br />
• Salt and pepper to taste<br />
• Onion flakes<br />
• Mix ingredients in a bowl<br />
• Pour over boneless chicken 4-6 ounce breast) in pyrex<br />
Mix balsamic vinegar, mushrooms, peppers, salt, pepper and onions in a bowl and pour over boneless chicken<br />
breast. Bake at 350 for 1 hour, 20 minutes. Enjoy with side salad, 1 cup of cooked broccoli or rapini.<br />
Serves: 1<br />
Per serving<br />
Calories 213, Total Fat 1g, Carbohydrate 9g, Protein 34g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 0g.<br />
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Low Carb Nachos<br />
Serves 2 for dinner<br />
Ingredients:<br />
• 1 ½ cups of Iceberg lettuce, shredded<br />
• 1/2 pound of ground chicken, cooked<br />
• ½ cup of sliced black olives<br />
• ½ cup of tomatoes, chopped<br />
• 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, chopped<br />
• 1 cup of low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded<br />
Directions:<br />
On a baking pan lined with tin foil, spread a fresh bed of shredded lettuce. Distribute meat, olives, chopped tomatoes,<br />
green onion and any additional toppings. Sprinkle with cheese. Heat oven to 350 and broil for 3 minutes or until<br />
cheese is bubbling. Remove immediately and serve.
Low Carb Nachos con’t<br />
Serve with guacamole or low fat cottage cheese if desired.<br />
Nutrition Information<br />
Calories 448 Total Fat 31g Carbohydrates 7g Protein 33g Fiber 1g<br />
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Low Carb Egg<strong>plan</strong>t Parmesan<br />
Ingredients<br />
Instructions<br />
• 1 large egg<strong>plan</strong>t<br />
• 2 tbsp of olive oil<br />
• 1 cup of tomato sauce<br />
• ½ cup of goat’s cheese<br />
• ½ cup of sliced mushrooms<br />
Preheat oven to 375. Cut egg<strong>plan</strong>t into ¼ inch thick round slices. Pour oil into non-stick medium sized pan and<br />
sauté egg<strong>plan</strong>t pieces over medium heat – 2 minutes per side. Place tinfoil down on medium sized casserole dish<br />
and place egg<strong>plan</strong>t pieces in pan. Pour tomato sauce over top and cover with goat’s cheese. Bake in over on 375<br />
for approximately 20 minutes. In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms over medium heat for 4-6 minutes<br />
Remove egg<strong>plan</strong>t from oven, top with sautéed mushrooms and enjoy with side salad for dinner!<br />
Serves: 4<br />
Per serving<br />
Calories 170, Total Fat 10g, Carbohydrates 12g, Protein 10g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 0g