Free Meal Planners - Simple Low Calorie Recipes for Weight Loss

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If you're trying to drop those extra pounds, the following words may sound very familiar because they are popular foods when it comes to weight loss: boiled eggs, grapefruit, rice cakes, low fat cottage cheese  and tuna.

Why so popular with dieters? These foods tend to be very low in calories, very simple to prepare, and because most are proteins, they assist in ridding water from the body as well as in building muscle for the exercising dieter. Less water weight equals less weight on the scales more muscle equals less fat in the body while speeding-up weight loss as muscle mass takes more calories to support than fat.

It's all good, but eating the same foods day-in and day-out can get boring, and a boring dieter is an unhappy dieter who becomes a prime suspect for Mr. Temptation.

And while these foods are low in calories, almost-all natural foods, including many grains, proteins,  and dairy products, are low in fat and calories in their original state. It's not until we start dipping foods in batter, in oil and in sauces that those extra calories and fat grams  start accumulating - and they can certainly accumulate very quickly. Through the lips, goes the dip, onto the hips, hear unzip, let one rip, tuck and nip - stop, relax,take a sip, and this diet tip, for you - a VIP (Very Important Person).

Diet Tip for VIP'S: Enjoying foods in their most simple state can assist greatly in reducing unnecessary fat and calories in the daily diet, thus promoting and supporting  weight loss results.

Keeping this in mind, the following free meal planner by Diet Bites can add oomph to your boring diet or weight loss plan without adding unwanted fat and calories. And they are so simple to prepare, you may feel like a Diet Genie! In addition, most contain that all-important protein factor.

#1 - Peter Pan's Whipped Peanut Butter Sandwich, a Free Simple  Menu Planner for Dieters Seeking Healthy Weight Loss

Yes, you can have your peanut butter and eat it too! Diet Bites can't sing enough good praises about Peter Pan's whipped peanut butter. As with other 'whipped' food offerings, the volumizing effect leaves the food product containing less calories, while leaving behind all that deliciously, wonderful flavor. In comparison to regular peanut butter which typically contain from 190 to 230 calories per serving, Peter Pan's Whipped Peanut Butter contains 150 calories.

So grab your Peter Pan Whipped Peanut Butter and spread one serving onto a slice of bread and top it with another. We like to use multi-grain bread because it adds a dose of nutrition and fiber. Aim to use bread that contains not more than 70 calories per slice, and your Peanut Butter Sandwich will contain a scant 290 calories. If you desire a bit of sweetness in your peanut butter, mix it with Splenda OR a bit of honey. Add a banana to your meal for an additional 80 calories, or add a natural dose of sweetness to your peanut butter by smashing the banana and stirring it into the peanut butter. Also include a cup of low fat, skim milk for an additional 80 calories. Total calories for this Low Calorie Diet Meal Planner equals a skinny 450 calories. What a Diet Deal!

#2 - Deliciously Deviled Egg Salad, a Free Simple  Menu Planner for Dieters Seeking Healthy Weight Loss

Let us count the Diet Ways with Egg Salad! Oh my, there are so many wonderful ways (or is that 'weighs'?) with Egg Salad that it makes our little brains hurt. Low in calories, high in protein - Egg Salad rules when it comes to weight loss advantages. And yes, watching the yolk is no joke for those watching their cholesterol, so if you're in that category, be sure to follow your doctor's orders when it comes to daily egg consumption. And if hen eggs are out, ask if you can use egg substitute in your daily diet, and also to create a delicious egg salad.

Take note that the cholesterol lodged inside our little Egg Wonder is located in the yolk - and that's no joke. Because eggs are a base for Mayo, we've opted for Miracle Whip Light to keep cholesterol limited, and we genuinely like this product. That tangy zip is certainly addictive - and for a tiny 20 calories per serving (1 Tablespoon), it makes a very wise spread-choice. Egg Calories at Diet Bites are found at this link.

The Simple Egg Salad Low Calorie Recipe - The Meal Planning Possibilities of Egg Salad

Diet Bites starts out with the most simplistic of foods - a food that is about as perfect as a food can get: the egg. Begin by boiling and peeling your eggs as you normally would. Let's start by highlighting other foods and seasonings that perfectly compliment egg salad, because like many of the low calorie recipes at Diet Bites, this recipe is very flexible because we want you to make it your personal signature dish:

If one takes six boiled eggs and adds salt, pepper, 2 Tablespoons of Miracle Whip Light, a teaspoon of yellow prepared mustard and a sprinkle of paprika, and a dash of dried parsley - they would end up with quite a delicious egg salad. And if one would add a dash of celery seed, a dash of dill weed, and a Tablespoon of sweet pickle relish to their egg salad  - they would have an amazing combination of textures and flavor in their egg salad. People would stand and cheer! All that flavor and so few calories!

And, if one would go a few steps further and add sliced black (or green olives), a few drained pickled pimentos, a bit of finely chopped celery, a bit of finely chopped onion, two chopped walnuts, two Tablespoons of dried cranberries - then OH MY, they would have created an egg salad for dignitaries fit for a royal table, the family table, a pool table  - for any old table. We could also take our egg salad recipe a step further and add sliced pickled jalapeno peppers  or pickled peppers or a serving of real bacon bits/pieces (25 calories) or.....it appears our list of healthy foods that compliment the flavor and textures of egg salad are endless.

Our simple egg salad recipe consisting of 6 mashed boiled eggs, 2 Tablespoons of Miracle Whip Light, a teaspoon of yellow prepared mustard, paprika and dried parsley contains about 475 calories and serves three to four,  generously.

Mother Nature's Containers for Egg Salad - The Meal Planning Possibilities of Egg Salad

The following gifts from Mother Nature make wonderful healthy containers for egg salad:

- Lettuce Leaves wash and pat-dry a large lettuce leaf, then spoon a serving of egg salad in the middle. Fold sides towards the center and enjoy. This recipe is great for some types of vegetarians, or for those wishing to limit carbs.

- Avocados peel and seed the avocado, slicing it in half. Scoop out a tab of the avocado to allow ample room for the egg salad, as well as to keep a tap on calories. Although the avocado is a healthy source of fat, it's high in calories, therefore it's important to keep calories at a minimum if you're trying to drop unwanted pounds. Fill the well in the avocado with egg salad, and you'll have a tasty quick meal.

Pick your avocado wisely. One Florida avocado (no seed, no peel)  contains 365 calories, almost 7 grams of protein, almost 31 fat grams, 30 mg of calcium  and about 53 mg of Vitamin C. One California avocado (no seed, no peel)  contains 227 calories, 2.67 grams of protein, almost 21 fat grams, 18 mg of calcium and 12 mg of Vitamin C.

- Tomatoes wash and pat-dry the tomato of your choice, then scoop out the middle. Fill with egg salad and enjoy.

- Portabella Egg Salad Sandwich start by grilling/roasting/cooking mushroom using your favorite method. We use a bit of extra virgin olive oil and cook our portabella mushrooms on the stove top in a non-stick pan until both sides develop a golden color. Remove and allow to cool just a bit before filling the 'bottoms' of the portabella mushrooms with egg salad. By serving the portabella mushrooms top-side-down, they create a little boat of sorts - like an upside-down umbrella. These are so delicious. Add a bit of rosemary to the recipe, if desired.

Healthy Grains Gain Good Graces of Egg Salad - The Meal Planning Possibilities of Egg Salad

No need to go into a deep elaboration as you can use your imagination to create tempting enclosures that perfectly suit your pallet when it comes to egg salad. Suggestions include: pita or kangaroo pocket bread, rolls, sliced bread, crackers of all varieties, and hamburger buns. Keep in mind that whole grain choices will increase nutritional benefits.

Egg Salad for Celebrations - The Meal Planning Possibilities of Egg Salad

The Egg Salad Appetizers:

- Large Olives fill the center of the 'empty' olive with a smidge of egg salad.

- Cherry Tomatoes these make perfect-sized containers for egg salad. You know what to do!

- Mushrooms fill the center of your grilled or roasted mushrooms with egg salad. Be sure that your egg salad is very cold and allow your mushrooms just a few minutes of sitting time before filling. This allows excess liquid to escape the mushroom - and you don't want the mushroom scorching hot because the egg salad will 'cry'.

Paring Egg Salad for Snack Time or Meal Time - The Meal Planning Possibilities of Egg Salad

- Rice Cakes use the plain variety and top with egg salad for a low calorie, delicious treat.

- Hot Dog Buns forget Frank and load your buns with egg salad. Wedge a lettuce leaf into the pocket of the bun before adding the egg salad which not only adds texture and flavor, but the lettuce will also help in stabilizing the egg salad for a less-messy meal.

- Hamburger Buns forget Bossy and fill your buns with egg salad, a pretty green lettuce leaf, a few slices of tomato, chopped black olives and an onion slice. The possibilities are endless!

#3 - Hot Dogs, a Free Simple  Menu Planner for Dieters Seeking Healthy Weight Loss

Okay....it's time to remember Frank now - only grab the light Frank, and that little dab of yellow sunshine and a light whole-grain bun and you'll have yourself a wonderful diet friendly meal. Most brands of hot dog sauce are very low in calories - from 10 calories on up, per serving. Other low calorie additions to your hot dog include: chopped onions, chopped peppers, kraut, and pickle relish. Add a serving of baked chips to round out your meal.

#4 - Grilled Cheese Sandwich, a Free Simple  Menu Planner for Dieters Seeking Healthy Weight Loss

Yes, just like peanut butter - you can have grilled cheese while on a diet or weight loss plan! Ours is simple, delicious and keeps calories and fat grams in check. We make use of buttery cooking spray over butter and margarine  when toasting our bread, but you can certainly opt for whipped margarine or your favorite buttery spread  for an additional 60 calories (check labels for calorie count). When using cooking spray, a slice of low fat mozzarella cheese and two slices of whole grain bread, our grilled cheese sandwich weighs-in at a skinny 220 calories.

To add zip, add a few sliced jalapeno peppers during the toasting phase. Tom and I are Black Olive Nuts, so we generally add a few slices on top of our cheese before toasting. And for an even skinnier grilled cheese sandwich, opt for reduced calorie bread. Some contain as few as 35 calories per slice and when paired a 60-calorie per slice cheese, the total calorie count equals 130 calories. Oh my - have two!

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