Diet Bites

Dinner for Day 3 of the Diet Bites 3 Day Diet Plan

Dinner - Day 3 of the 3 Day Diet Plan - About 500 calories

Food Pyramid Breakdown: 3 proteins, 1 fruit, 1 grain, 4 veggies

One "The Big Tuna Salad"

Beverage: 1 diet drink or water

 

The low calorie recipe for The Big Tuna Salad

 

Lower Calorie, Lower Fat Recipe Ingredients:

6 ounces of tuna packed in water, drained (200 calories)

3 cups of chopped lettuce

1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup of chopped celery

salt & pepper to taste

1 Tablespoon of raw diced onions (optional)

1 Tablespoon of GOLDEN raisins

1/2 chopped medium apple (leave on the skin if desired)

2 whole walnuts, chopped (about 56 calories)

12 saltines OR 1 serving of corn chips

Mix all ingredients together except the saltines/corn chips. Crush saltines/corn chips and sprinkle on top.

 

How this diet-wise menu achieves our healthy expectations:

 

- This one-food meal is ultra easy to prepare and is very filling;

 

- Fruit and nuts add flavor and texture to the meal;

 

- Meal contains minimal fat.