The 7-Day Fat-Fighting Menu
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- 7 Days of Fat-Melting Meals
- 7 Breakfast Recipes
- 7 Lunch Recipes
- 7 Dinner Recipes
- 7 Fat-Fighting Snacks
7 Lunch Recipes
Turkey-Avocado MeltPlace 2 to 3 slices roasted turkey, 2 slices avocado, and 1 slice low-fat pepper jack cheese between 2 slices whole-grain bread. Grill in skillet. 303 calories
Penne with Feta and Sun-Dried TomatoesToss 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat pasta with 1 cup sauteed spinach and 2 tablespoons each pine nuts and low-fat feta. Sprinkle with capers and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. 378 calories
Guacamole BurgerCook a veggie burger according to package directions. Mash half an avocado with 1/2 cup salsa. Top burger with avocado mixture; serve on a whole-grain bun. 396 calories
Udon-Tofu SoupCombine 1/2 cup cooked udon with 1 cup spinach and 1 1/2 cups hot vegetable broth. Add 1/2 cup cubed tofu, 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. 226 calories
Spinach Flatbread PizzaSpread 1/3 cup tomato sauce on 1 naan. Top with 2 cups spinach, 1/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, and 1 tablespoon slivered almonds. Bake at 350 degrees F. until melted. 366 calories
Zesty Black BeansCook 1/2 cup each black beans, chopped bell pepper, and chopped onion and 1 chopped jalapeno in a pan with 2 teaspoons olive oil for 5 minutes. Place over cooked brown rice; top with 1/4 avocado, sliced. 305 calories
Chopped Chicken SaladPlace 3 ounces chopped chicken, 2 tablespoons crumbled low-fat blue cheese, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, and 1 tablespoon each chopped pecans and dried cranberries on 2 cups lettuce. Toss with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. 356 calories
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A shopping list based on the menus would be great
1/17/2013 05:41:51 PM Report AbuseArrgh!! You can lose weight by simply cutting out saturated fat! (Not other fats because you need them) I lost 2 stone in 2.5 months doing that, stopping snacking and having smaller portions. If you cut out carbs your body will eat away it's muscle. Anyways... :D
9/5/2012 12:44:49 PM Report AbuseDisappointed that these are not individual portions. For single people, having recipes for 6 portions just doesn't work
4/26/2012 10:28:54 AM Report AbuseI like it except that I am lactose intolerant, are there other breakfast ideas without yogurt or milk you can give me? Thanks,
4/21/2012 10:40:33 AM Report AbuseI love this!
4/19/2012 10:18:32 PM Report Abuse