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Mediterranean Diet Plan –Tuesday’s Menu

Welcome to day 2 of your Mediterranean diet plan!

Daily calorie total: 1,548

Percent of daily calories from fat: 23%

Percent of daily calories from saturated fat: 10%

Percent of daily calories from carbohydrates: 62%

Percent of daily calories from protein: 15%

On to the diet plan!

Breakfast On Day 2 Of Mediterranean Diet Plan

Yogurt Granola Parfait

Preparation:

  •     Take a clear, wide-mouth glass
  •     Layer 6 ounces light fruit-flavored yogurt with 1 cup raspberries and 2 tablespoons low-fat granola
  •     Begin with a third of the yogurt, a third of the fruit and then a third of the granola
  •     Continue until all ingredients are layered

Lunch On Day 2 Of Mediterranean Diet Plan

Vegetable Pot Pie

Preparation:

  •     Heat 1 Vegetable Pot Pie or 1 Chicken Pot Pie of your favorite brand according to package directions
  •     Serve with 10 grape tomatoes

Snack For Day 2 Of Mediterranean Diet Plan

Chickpea Spread

Preparation:

  •     Make this spread at home and you can easily bring it to work
  •     Mash the chickpeas lightly in a bowl with a fork
  •     Mix the following in it:
    o    2 teaspoons olive oil
    o    1 clove minced garlic
    o    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    o    1/4 teaspoon salt
    o    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (if desired)
    o    Mash all ingredients together thoroughly
    o    Use a food processor to blend all ingredients nicely if you want a really smooth spread
    o    Bring along 1 cup broccoli flowerets and 1 sliced red, orange, or yellow pepper for dipping

Dinner For Day 2 Of Mediterranean Diet Plan

Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich

Preparation:

  •     Slice a 6-inch French baguette roll in half lengthwise
  •     Sprinkle the halves with 1/3 cup 33% reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  •     Bake in toaster oven at 250 degrees for 4 to 6 minutes
  •     Toast it until cheese just begins to melt
  •     Slice 2 large red tomatoes in 1/2-inch slices
  •     Remove baguette from toaster oven
  •     Sprinkle with a little dried basil and dried oregano if desired
  •     Top with tomato slices

Onto Day 3(Wednesday) now…

By : Natural Health News

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