Continuing on the topic of getting fit for summer - here's some simple but delicious meal ideas to eat clean (no processed foods) and give your body the energy it needs to fuel those workouts, without feeling deprived.
I'm not including water, but that's the foundation for a good diet, great skin and energy. Don't forget - seltzer and tea count towards your water goals, too!
Hopefully this meal plan provides you with a helpful framework for clean eating - or inspires you to try new and tasty recipes!
Monday
- Breakfast: Fresh fruit, greek yogurt, honey and nuts
- Lunch: Tomato and burrata salad - consider swapping the balsamic dressing for fresh pesto
- Dinner: Ina Garten's roasted salmon tacos - for a vegetarian twist, swap the salmon for roaster portobello mushrooms or use scrambled eggs for a "breakfast for dinner" twist
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and peppers with whole wheat toast
- Lunch: Vegetarian Grilled spring greens with lemon parsley butter
- Dinner: Corn, bacon and parmesan pasta
Wednesday
- Breakfast: Overnight oats plain, PB&J, apple pie or pumpkin pie flavored
- Lunch: Chicken fajita burgers
- Dinner: Summer squash pizza
Thursday
- Breakfast: Flourless banana pancakes
- Lunch: Vegetarian farro risotto
- Dinner: Italian sausage sandwiches topped with slaw
Friday
- Breakfast: Baked sweet potato with maple oat crumble
- Lunch: [Easy Asian noodles with shrimp]*(http://thespicetrain.com/2014/03/19/asian-noodle-salad/) - if you don't like shrimp, try these noodles with tofu topped with Sriracha
- Dinner: Honey garlic chicken
Saturday
Cheat day!
Sunday
Cheat day!