Diet
Mediterranean Diet Plan –Tuesday’s Menu
Welcome to day 2 of your Mediterranean diet plan!
Daily calorie total: 1,548
Percent of daily calories from fat: 23%
Percent of daily calories from saturated fat: 10%
Percent of daily calories from carbohydrates: 62%
Percent of daily calories from protein: 15%
On to the diet plan!
Breakfast On Day 2 Of Mediterranean Diet Plan
Yogurt Granola Parfait
Preparation:
- Take a clear, wide-mouth glass
- Layer 6 ounces light fruit-flavored yogurt with 1 cup raspberries and 2 tablespoons low-fat granola
- Begin with a third of the yogurt, a third of the fruit and then a third of the granola
- Continue until all ingredients are layered
Lunch On Day 2 Of Mediterranean Diet Plan
Vegetable Pot Pie
Preparation:
- Heat 1 Vegetable Pot Pie or 1 Chicken Pot Pie of your favorite brand according to package directions
- Serve with 10 grape tomatoes
Snack For Day 2 Of Mediterranean Diet Plan
Chickpea Spread
Preparation:
- Make this spread at home and you can easily bring it to work
- Mash the chickpeas lightly in a bowl with a fork
- Mix the following in it:
o 2 teaspoons olive oil
o 1 clove minced garlic
o 1 tablespoon lemon juice
o 1/4 teaspoon salt
o 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (if desired)
o Mash all ingredients together thoroughly
o Use a food processor to blend all ingredients nicely if you want a really smooth spread
o Bring along 1 cup broccoli flowerets and 1 sliced red, orange, or yellow pepper for dipping
Dinner For Day 2 Of Mediterranean Diet Plan
Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich
Preparation:
- Slice a 6-inch French baguette roll in half lengthwise
- Sprinkle the halves with 1/3 cup 33% reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake in toaster oven at 250 degrees for 4 to 6 minutes
- Toast it until cheese just begins to melt
- Slice 2 large red tomatoes in 1/2-inch slices
- Remove baguette from toaster oven
- Sprinkle with a little dried basil and dried oregano if desired
- Top with tomato slices
Onto Day 3(Wednesday) now…
By : Natural Health News