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How to eat yourself thin in Abu Dhabi

Dietician Heather Dale’s seven-day plan – used with exercise

Day 1

Breakfast
Each approximately 350 cal
• 2 egg omelette with goat’s cheese & red pepper

• ½ cup fresh papaya

• Cappuccino with low fat milk

Lunch
Each approximately 400 cal
• 1 cup whole wheat pasta tossed with olive oil vinaigrette, diced bell peppers, carrots, spring onions

• ½ grilled chicken breast

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Snack
Each approximately 200 cal

• 10 cherry tomatoes

• 8 olives

• 1 slice aged cheese

Dinner
Each approximately 500 cal

• 4oz tilapia fillet, baked with 1tsp olive oil, rosemary, lemon slices, salt

• Roast fennel (30min, 200°C)

• 1 slice angel food cake, topped with ¼ cup chopped mango

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Day 2

Breakfast
Each approximately 350 cal

• 1 slice whole grain toast with 1tsp almond butter

• ½ cup sliced strawberries

• ½ cup plain yogurt with 1tsp of honey

Lunch
Each approximately 400 cal

• Italian vegetable sub sandwich (1 whole grain small baguette filled with thinly sliced tomatoes, red onion, artichoke hearts, provolone cheese, and topped with 1tsp oil & vinegar)

• 1 medium orange

Snack
Each approximately 200 cal

• ¼ cup hummus
• 1 cup baby carrots

Dinner
Each approximately 500 cal

• Chicken parmesan (4oz cooked chicken breast, covered in 2tbsp marinara sauce, 2tbsp shredded mozzarella, 1tbsp parmesan, baked until cheese melted)

• Sautéed spinach

• 1 grilled peach with ¼ cup vanilla frozen yogurt

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Day 3

Breakfast
Each approximately 350 cal

• ½ cup steel cut oatmeal with cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and 1tsp of honey

• Small latte with skimmed milk

Lunch
Each approximately 400 cal

• Curried chicken whole grain pita (shredded chicken with ¼ cup plain yogurt, 1tbsp mayonnaise, ½tsp curry powder, 2tsp dried cranberries, salt).

• 1 medium kiwi

Snack
Each approximately 200 cal

• ½ cup roasted spiced chickpeas (1 can chickpeas, rinsed, tossed with 1tbsp olive oil, 2tsp cumin, ¼tsp ground allspice, ¼tsp salt. Bake 25-30 min at 230°C. Makes two servings).

Dinner
Each approximately 500 cal

• 4oz flank steak

• Sweet potato fries (julienned sweet potatoes, tossed 2tsp oil, baked 35 min at 230°C)

• 1 cup sliced strawberries

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Day 4

Breakfast
Each approximately 350 cal

• Sweet green smoothie (1 banana, ½ cup frozen blueberries, ½ cup frozen strawberries, handful of fresh spinach)

Lunch
Each approximately 400 cal

• Tuna antipasto salad (combine 1 can chickpeas, 1 can tuna, 1 diced bell pepper, ½ cup diced onion, fresh parsley, ¼ cup lemon juice, 3tbsp oil and salt to taste. Toss with salad greens. 4 servings)

Snack
Each approximately 200 cal

• Cheesy popcorn (1 cup air popped popcorn tossed with 2tbsp freshly grated parmesan and cayenne pepper to taste).

Dinner
Each approximately 500 cal

• Whole wheat pasta tossed with ricotta (2tbsp) and roasted veggies (asparagus, bell peppers, garlic)

• Ricotta (¼ cup) with cinnamon, 1 tsp honey, and cherries

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Day 5

Breakfast
Each approximately 350 cal

• 2 slices turkey bacon

• 1 poached egg served over sautéed spinach

• 1 whole wheat English muffin

Lunch
Each approximately 400 cal

• 1 slice toasted whole grain bread with 1 slice cheese and sliced tomato

• 1 ½ cup black bean soup

Snack
Each approximately 200 cal

• Homemade trail mix (10 almonds, 5 walnuts, 3tbsp dried cranberries, 2 chopped pitted dates)

Dinner
Each approximately 500 cal

• Beef and bean chili (1lb cooked ground beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, 1tbsp chili powder, 2tsp cumin, ½tsp cayenne, 1 can enchilada sauce, 1 can kidney beans, cooked 30 min. Serves 4).

• ½ avocado

• Banana dipped in 2tbsp dark chocolate

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Day 6

Breakfast
Each approximately 350 cal

• ½ cup plain yogurt with 1tsp honey
• 1 sliced banana
• 1 small cappuccino

Lunch
Each approximately 400 cal

• Grilled chicken sandwich (whole wheat roll with chicken breast, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, 1tsp low-fat mayonnaise)
• ½ cup diced watermelon

Snack
Each approximately 200 cal

• 2 Turkey roll ups (spread 1 slice of turkey with mango chutney and wrap around sesame breadstick)

Dinner
Each approximately 500 cal

• Large Portobello mushroom stuffed with ricotta, spinach, parmesan, crumbled turkey bacon (bake 20-30min at 230°C)

• Sliced apple with 1tsp of peanut butter

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Day 7

Breakfast
Each approximately 350 cal

• 1 egg on whole wheat English muffin with 1oz cheddar cheese
• ½ cup diced mango

Lunch
Each approximately 400 cal

• Smoked salmon Caesar wrap (1 whole wheat tortilla filled with 2 slices smoked salmon, shredded romaine, plus 2tsp low calorie Caesar dressing)

• ½ cup grapes

Snack
Each approximately 200 cal

• 1 sliced hard-boiled egg, on 1 slice whole wheat toast with 2tsp Dijon mustard

Dinner
Each approximately 500 cal

Greek salad with grilled chicken
• 2 toasted pita breads

• Cinnamon baked apple (cored apple filled with 1tbsp brown sugar, ½tsp each cinnamon & nutmeg, topped with 1tsp butter. Microwave for three minutes or until they are tender)