There is an emphasis on eating more real, healthier foods and being plant-dominated in our diets. I think the best eating style to achieve this is the Mediterranean diet as it allows for a bit of everything in moderation while also having a strong focus on fresh (unprocessed) foods and vegetables.
REQUIREMENT
- Must drink at least 9 cups of water every day
- Coffee
- Limited to 4 times/week
- Must be black OR mixed with unsweetened almond milk (or 2% milk).
- Vanilla flavoring can be added
- Limit 1 tablespoon of RAW cane sugar or 1 packet of raw stevia
- tea and herbal mixtures
- Unlimited amount
- At least 1 cup/week
- Limit 1 tablespoon of RAW cane sugar or 1 packet of raw stevia
- Wine
- Limited to 3 drinks/week
- Measured 4 ounces per serving
- alcohol
- Limited to 2 drinks/week
- 3 ounce limit per serving
- no Sugary Mixed Drinks – Mixer must be raw lemon/lime/grapefruit, soda water, or mineral water (e.g., Topo Chico, etc.)
- lemonade
- Weekly
- Diet Sodas – limited to 3 times/week
- Meat/fish only once a day for the first 10 days of trying
- It must take at least 15-20 minutes to finish your meal. Limit mealtime distractions from devices. To be present. Try the food. Eat slower.
AFTER TRAINING
- Just 1 scoop (~25g protein) lean protein (whey or vegan) OR 2 scoops (~20g protein) collagen protein mixed with flavored water, coffee or tea
BREAKFAST OPTION 1
Must take 15-20 minutes to eat
- 2-3 boiled eggs (or scrambled)
- 1 slice of toasted sourdough
- ½ avocado
- Sea salt, pepper, hot sauce, etc
BREAKFAST OPTION 2
Must take 15-20 minutes to eat
- Easy basic overnight oats
- ½ cup rolled oats or rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- Cinnamon or pumpkin spice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave or maple syrup
- BONUS – 1 scoop of whey protein powder (just add a little more almond milk)
- 2-3 boiled eggs
SNACK IDEAS (OPTIONAL)
- 7oz 2% Greek yogurt or cottage cheese with a serving of fruit
- 1/3 cup raw nuts/seeds with a serving of fruit
- 1 serving (100 calories) of air popcorn
LUNCH OPTION 1
Got to to take Eat for 15-20 minutes
Corn, tomato, avocado and grain peel – RICE
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (medium grain or long grain)
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 12 – 15)
- 1/2 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 large ripe Avocado, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup finely chopped coriander
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (OPTIONAL)
- Hot sauce to taste (I used Tabasco)
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
- Use frozen brown rice and corn for an extra time saver
- Serving raw, fresh fruit – Ex: 1 – 1 ½ cups chopped watermelon OR 1/2 ruby ​​red grapefruit
LUNCH OPTION 2
Got to to take Eat for 15-20 minutes
Southwest Shrimp Quinoa Meal Prep – ANDEAN MILLET
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced (red) onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 3/4 cup frozen corn
- 4 cups cooked quinoa – USE FROZEN QUINOA AS A TIME SAVER
- Substitute: brown rice; Faro
- 1 cup diced (colorful) peppers
- 8 ounces (two 4 ounces) green chili peppers
- 1/2 can (~7.5 oz) unsalted black beans, drained
- 1/3 cup freshly chopped cilantro, tightly packed
SHRIMP (OR CHICKEN)
1 1/2 lb raw jumbo shrimp
substitute: chicken; tempeh; Tofu; lean beef
1 tablespoon chilli powder
2 teaspoons (smoked) paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
SNACK (OPTIONAL)
See ideas above
DINNER OPTION 1
Got to to take Eat for 15-20 minutes
Chicken Chickpea Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 pound fried chicken, pulled apart (and skin removed)
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans), drained
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives (OPTIONAL)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons The Fit Cook LAND blend (OR your choice of dried herbs)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (OR vegetable stock OR water)
- 2 bay leaves
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
- fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 cups cauliflower steamed rice – BUY FROZEN TO SAVE TIME
- OR 1 ½ – 2 cups chopped lettuce with low cal vinaigrette
Idea: romaine lettuce, peppers, cucumber, red onion
DINNER OPTION 2
Got to to take Eat for 15-20 minutes
Tuscan Mediterranean Brown Rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- Pinch of sea salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 4 cups cooked (medium grain) brown rice
- 2/3 cup chopped parsley, tightly packed
- 1/2 chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 ounces sliced/chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons The Fit Cook country seasoning OR Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
- juice of 1 lemon
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
Idea: romaine lettuce, peppers, cucumber, red onion
DINNER OPTION 3
Got to to take Eat for 15-20 minutes
Cajun shrimp, corn and tomato
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb raw jumbo shrimp
- Pinch of sea salt & pepper
- 1 1/2 pints (~3 cups) cherry tomatoes
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 14oz (~3 cups) frozen corn
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons The Fit Cook Southern Creole Cajun Seasoning or LOW Sodium Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Sauvignon blanc (white wine) OR chicken/seafood stock OR white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- garnish
Shredded basil
Idea: romaine lettuce, peppers, cucumber, red onion