Sunday, March 4, 2012

A day In the ZONE

Here's my take on the Zone diet. I try to balance lean protein, healthy carbs and fats in each meal. Its fun and actually quite tasty!

Here's an example of a typical days meals:

Breakfast -156 Calories
1/2 Cup Low Fat Cottage Cheese -90 calories
1/2 Cup  Red Grapes -31 calories
1/2 Tbs Chopped pecans -35 calories



Lunch -213 Calories
3 Cups Raw Spinach -21 Calories
3 Tbs Cups Crumbled Feta Cheese -64 Calories
1oz Turkey Breast -40 Calories
3-4 Medium Strawberries -16 Calories
1/2 Tbs Chopped Pecans -34 Calories
1/2 Tbs Brianna's Real French Vinaigrette -25 Calories


Snack -224 Calories
1/2 Honey Crisp Apple -65 Calories
1oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese -110 Calories
7 Raw Almonds  -49 Calories

Dinner -Appx 418 Calories
Chinese Broccoli Stir Fry

2 Cups Broccoli -75 Calories
2 Small Eggs -120 Calories
3 tsp Olive Oil -119 Calories
1/2 Cup Bamboo Shoots -12 Calories
6 Button Mushrooms -39 Calories
3-4 Green Onions
1-2 tsp Minced Garlic -8 Calories
1-2 tsp Minced Ginger -5 Calories
2 Tbs Reduced Sodium Ponzu sauce-20 Calories
2 Tbs Peanut Sauce (one serving) -56 Calories
   * 1/2 Tbs natural peanut butter
   *1 tsp soy sauce
   *1 tsp milk
   * pinch coconut
   *1 tsp hot sauce
   *1 tsp water