Diet Bites

Lunch for Day 2 of the Diet Bites 3 Day Diet Plan

Lunch - Day 2 of the 3 Day Diet Plan - About 500 calories

Food Pyramid Breakdown: 1 protein, 3 grains (size of shell equals 2 grains), 1 dairy

One "Bodacious Burrito" with rice, beans, cheese n salsa

Beverage: 1 diet soda or water

 

The low calorie recipe for Bodacious Burrito

 

Lower Calorie, Lower Fat Recipe Ingredients:

1 large whole-wheat flour tortilla shell OR use flour tortilla shell of your choice -  (allow 200 calories or less)

1/2 cup of refried beans

1 teaspoon of ground chili powder (optional)

1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin (optional)

1 slice of mozzarella cheese, skim (60 calories)

1/2 cup of cooked rice

Salsa

 

Warm beans and rice with spices and add about 1/4 cup of your favorite salsa. Warm flour tortilla in microwave for a few seconds, then remove and fill with bean mixture. Top with cheese then fold over into a burrito.

 

Enjoy with additional salsa if desired.

 

How this diet-wise menu achieves our healthy expectations:

 

- Whole wheat tortilla shell adds nutritional value;

 

- Burrito is not fried;

 

- Mozzarella cheese adds flavor while keeping calories low;

 

- Beans provide satiety powers that won't leave a body feeling hungry for a long while to come.