Zone Diet Meal Plan

Ingredients

• Cottage Cheese (0.75 cup (not packed))

Instructions

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• Kiwi (1 fruit (2" dia))

Instructions

1. Slice kiwi in half, and scoop out the inside of the kiwi.
2. Alternatively, peel skin of the kiwi off and enjoy.

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• Cantaloupe (218.75 g)

Instructions

1. Slice cantaloupe according to preference and enjoy.

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• Chicken Breast (56.25 g)
• Corn (56.25 g)
• Tomatoes (56.25 g)
• Avocados (75 g)
• Onions (11.25 g)
• Romaine Lettuce (37.5 g)
• Vinaigrette (15 g)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion, corn and avocado.
2. Drizzle vinaigrette and toss the salad.
3. Slice or chop grilled chicken breasts, and add it on top of the salad

Ingredients

• Deli Sliced Chicken Breast (4 slice)
• Whole Wheat Bread (2 slice)
• Light Mayonnaise (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Lay two slices of bread on tabletop. Spread approximately 1/2 a tbsp of mayonnaise on each slice.
2. Place chicken breast on one slice and place the other slice on top, cut in half and enjoy.

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• Brussels Sprouts (63.75 g)

Instructions

1. Cut off stems and remove any yellowing leaves on the outside.
2. Fill a small pot about halfway with water and add salt. Put on stove over high heat and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender.

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• Celery (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

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• Salmon (125 g)
• Salt (1 dash)
• Black Pepper (1 dash)
• Canola Oil (1 tsp)

Instructions

1. Let salmon rest on the counter until they reach room temperature.
2. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Place the salmon skin-side-down on the baking sheet. If the ends of the filets are really thin, fold them underneath for more even cooking.
4. Brush the top of the salmon with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any dry seasonings you like.
5. Bake until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 135-140°F*, about 8-12 minutes per inch of thickness. When inserting a fork or knife in the salmon and twisting it a bit; the fish should be opaque and flake easily.
6. Add an optional squeeze of lemon and enjoy.

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• Snow Pea (Peas in Pod) (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

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• Red Peppers (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash, slice or chop and enjoy.

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• Strawberries (150 g)
• Banana (75 g)
• Skim Milk (125 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (125 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

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• Blueberries (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

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• Mango (125 g)

Instructions

1. Remove the peel and pit the slice and enjoy

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• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (150 g)

Instructions

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• Grapes (15 grape)

Instructions

1. Remove stems, wash and enjoy.

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• Whole Wheat Crackers (6 cracker)
• Cheese (3 cracker-size slice)

Instructions

1. Slice or chop cheese into cubes. Place on top of cracker and enjoy.

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• Egg (2 large)

Instructions

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• Ham (52.5 g)

Instructions

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• Skim Milk (187.5 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

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• Clementines (2 fruit)

Instructions

1. Peel and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Salmon (93.75 g)
• Salt (0.75 dash)
• Black Pepper (0.75 dash)
• Canola Oil (0.75 tsp)

Instructions

1. Let salmon rest on the counter until they reach room temperature.
2. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Place the salmon skin-side-down on the baking sheet. If the ends of the filets are really thin, fold them underneath for more even cooking.
4. Brush the top of the salmon with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any dry seasonings you like.
5. Bake until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 135-140°F*, about 8-12 minutes per inch of thickness. When inserting a fork or knife in the salmon and twisting it a bit; the fish should be opaque and flake easily.
6. Add an optional squeeze of lemon and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Sweet Potato (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Slice, chop, or bake whole sweet potato for 20 minutes.
2. Optional: add garlic and olive oil for taste.

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• Broccoli (175 g)

Instructions

1. Place an inch of water into a saucepan with a steamer (optional) and bring to a boil.
2. Add the broccoli, and reduce heat to medium. Let the broccoli cook for 5-6 minutes. The broccoli is finished when you are able to pierce it with a fork.

Ingredients

• Snow Pea (Peas in Pod) (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil (0.5 tsp)
• Sour cream (2 tbsp)
• Red Wine Vinegar (1 tsp)
• Romaine Lettuce (1 cup shredded)
• Corn (50 g)
• Tomatoes (5 cherry)
• Chicken Thigh (100 g)
• Avocados (0.5 cup, cubes)
• Corn Taco Shell (1 shell)

Instructions

1. Make the dressing by combining the oil, sour cream and vinegar. Keep in the fridge.
2. Put the lettuce, corn, tomatoes and chicken in a bowl. Stir the lime juice into the avocado and put on top. Add dressing and scatter the taco shell over salad to serve.

Ingredients

• Pita Bread (0 pita, large (6-1/2" dia))
• Hummus (0 tablespoon)
• Watercress (0 cup, chopped)
• Spinach (0 cup)
• Cucumber (0 cup slices)
• Olive oil (0 tsp)

Instructions

1. Halve the pitta bread into 2 pockets and toast until opened. Coat the inside of each with hummus. Stuff with salad, drizzle with olive oil and tuck in.

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• Asparagus (85 g)

Instructions

1. Add asparagus to a large pot of boiling salted water.
2. Cook for one to four minutes or until asparagus is bright green.

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• Tomatoes (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

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• Cottage Cheese (1 cup (not packed))

Instructions

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• Honeydew Melon (175 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and dry whole melon
2. Cut both ends off, stand melon on one of cut ends, and cut in half.
3. Cut both halves in half again, so there are four pieces.
4. Slice each quarter into one inch thick pieces. Repeat for the three other quarters.

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• Raisins (43 g)

Instructions

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• Post Raisin Bran Cereal (60 g)
• Skim Milk (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Add cereal and milk to a bowl

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• Cantaloupe (175 g)

Instructions

1. Slice cantaloupe according to preference and enjoy.

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• Grapes (15 grape)

Instructions

1. Remove stems, wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Post Raisin Bran Cereal (75 g)
• Skim Milk (1.25 cup)

Instructions

1. Add cereal and milk to a bowl

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• Cottage Cheese (0.75 cup (not packed))

Instructions

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• Margarine (2 tsp)
• Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice)

Instructions

1. Place sliced bread into toaster and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Pork Chop (156.25 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
2. Season porkchop to personal preference
3. Place in dish and cook for twenty minutes

Ingredients

• Broccoli (218.75 g)

Instructions

1. Place an inch of water into a saucepan with a steamer (optional) and bring to a boil.
2. Add the broccoli, and reduce heat to medium. Let the broccoli cook for 5-6 minutes. The broccoli is finished when you are able to pierce it with a fork.

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• Red Peppers (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash, slice or chop and enjoy.

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• Beef Top Loin Steak (150 g)
• Canola Oil (1 tsp)

Instructions

1. Remove steak from refrigerator, and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°
2. Rub each side of the steak with olive oil. Combine salt and pepper in a bowl and rub each side of the steak with the mixture.
3. Preheat an oven safe pan, such as a cast iron skillet, on the stove until it is very hot. Sear each side of the steak for 2-3 minutes. If the steak has a side of fat, sear the fat side for 2-3 minutes as well.
4. Place the skillet in the oven to finish the steak. Remove the steak from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 5° below the desired temperature (see notes).
5. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• Spinach (60 g)
• Strawberries (20 g)
• Onions (10 g)
• Walnuts (15 g)
• Vinaigrette (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in bowl and serve.

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• Carrots (85 g)

Instructions

1. Add carrots into large pot of boiling salted water.
2. Cook carrots for ten minutes or until tender.

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• Celery (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

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• Berries (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash berries and enjoy.

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• Clementines (2 fruit)

Instructions

1. Peel and enjoy.

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• Mixed Nuts (30 g)

Instructions

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• Raisins (43 g)

Instructions

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• Strawberries (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

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• Oatmeal (1.13 oz, dry, yields)

Instructions

1. Oats should be prepared using 1 part oats, 2 parts water by volume

Ingredients

• Turkey Bacon (3 slice)

Instructions

1. Place a non-stick frying pan on stovetop and set to medium heat.
2. Add butter to pan and let melt. After butter is melted place turkey bacon strips into pan and cook until they turn slightly golden brown.

Ingredients

• Whole Wheat Bagel (1 bagel)
• Margarine (3 tsp)

Instructions

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• Chicken Breast (56.25 g)
• Corn (56.25 g)
• Tomatoes (56.25 g)
• Avocados (75 g)
• Onions (11.25 g)
• Romaine Lettuce (37.5 g)
• Vinaigrette (15 g)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion, corn and avocado.
2. Drizzle vinaigrette and toss the salad.
3. Slice or chop grilled chicken breasts, and add it on top of the salad

Ingredients

• Deli Sliced Chicken Breast (4 slice)
• Whole Wheat Bread (2 slice)
• Light Mayonnaise (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Lay two slices of bread on tabletop. Spread approximately 1/2 a tbsp of mayonnaise on each slice.
2. Place chicken breast on one slice and place the other slice on top, cut in half and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Brussels Sprouts (85 g)

Instructions

1. Cut off stems and remove any yellowing leaves on the outside.
2. Fill a small pot about halfway with water and add salt. Put on stove over high heat and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender.

Ingredients

• Celery (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Pork Chop (125 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
2. Season porkchop to personal preference
3. Place in dish and cook for twenty minutes

Ingredients

• Margarine (1.25 tsp)
• Russet Potatoes (125 g)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. Using a fork, pierce the potato all around. Place the potato on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and brush with butter.
5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Or until the potato is soft.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

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• Snow Pea (Peas in Pod) (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Cottage Cheese (1 cup (not packed))

Instructions

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• Blackberries (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash berries with warm water before eating

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• Grapes (15 grape)

Instructions

1. Remove stems, wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (250 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Banana (1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long))

Instructions

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• Kiwi (1 fruit (2" dia))

Instructions

1. Slice kiwi in half, and scoop out the inside of the kiwi.
2. Alternatively, peel skin of the kiwi off and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Egg (2 large)

Instructions

1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Carefully place egg in the boiling water, and leave for around 14 minutes.

Ingredients

• Ham (87.5 g)

Instructions

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• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (187.5 g)

Instructions

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• Blueberries (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil (0.5 tsp)
• Sour cream (2 tbsp)
• Red Wine Vinegar (1 tsp)
• Romaine Lettuce (1 cup shredded)
• Corn (50 g)
• Tomatoes (5 cherry)
• Chicken Thigh (100 g)
• Avocados (0.5 cup, cubes)
• Corn Taco Shell (1 shell)

Instructions

1. Make the dressing by combining the oil, sour cream and vinegar. Keep in the fridge.
2. Put the lettuce, corn, tomatoes and chicken in a bowl. Stir the lime juice into the avocado and put on top. Add dressing and scatter the taco shell over salad to serve.

Ingredients

• Pineapple (150 g)

Instructions

1. Slice and serve!

Ingredients

• Pork Chop (125 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
2. Season porkchop to personal preference
3. Place in dish and cook for twenty minutes

Ingredients

• Margarine (1.25 tsp)
• Russet Potatoes (125 g)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. Using a fork, pierce the potato all around. Place the potato on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and brush with butter.
5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Or until the potato is soft.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Snow Pea (Peas in Pod) (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Strawberries (150 g)
• Banana (75 g)
• Skim Milk (125 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (125 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (250 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Berries (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash berries and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Clementines (2 fruit)

Instructions

1. Peel and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Hard-Boiled Egg (1 large)
• Asparagus (7 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long))

Instructions

1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Using a spoon, gently lower the egg into the water. Cook for exactly 6½ minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle boil.
2. Add two inches of water to a steamer and boil. Add asparagus to the basket and lower into boiling water. Remove asparagus when tips are just tender.
3. Cut the soft-boiled egg in half and serve with the steamed asparagus for dipping.

Ingredients

• Ham (87.5 g)

Instructions

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• Blueberries (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Pork Chop (156.25 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
2. Season porkchop to personal preference
3. Place in dish and cook for twenty minutes

Ingredients

• Rice (1.25 cup, cooked)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 c. water to a boil. Add 1/3 c. rice, butter, and a pinch of salt.
2. Lower heat and cook, covered, 18 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
3. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

• Snow Pea (Peas in Pod) (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

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• Celery (106.25 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breast (75 g)
• Corn (75 g)
• Tomatoes (75 g)
• Avocados (100 g)
• Onions (15 g)
• Romaine Lettuce (50 g)
• Vinaigrette (20 g)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion, corn and avocado.
2. Drizzle vinaigrette and toss the salad.
3. Slice or chop grilled chicken breasts, and add it on top of the salad

Ingredients

• Sweet Potato (125 g)

Instructions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Slice, chop, or bake whole sweet potato for 20 minutes.
2. Optional: add garlic and olive oil for taste.

Ingredients

• Green Peas (125 g)

Instructions

1. Add peas and a small amount of water into a medium saucepan.
2. Simmer until most of the water has evaporated.
3. Strain and serve!

Ingredients

• Tomatoes (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

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• Berries (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash berries and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Clementines (2 fruit)

Instructions

1. Peel and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Mixed Nuts (30 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Raisins (43 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Cantaloupe (175 g)

Instructions

1. Slice cantaloupe according to preference and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Cottage Cheese (1.25 cup (not packed))

Instructions

Ingredients

• Kiwi (1 fruit (2" dia))

Instructions

1. Slice kiwi in half, and scoop out the inside of the kiwi.
2. Alternatively, peel skin of the kiwi off and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Cantaloupe (218.75 g)

Instructions

1. Slice cantaloupe according to preference and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Tilapia (0.75 small fillet)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit
2. Place tilapia in baking dish and season to personal preference.
3. Cook for ten to fifteen minutes until tilapia is flaky

Ingredients

• Margarine (1.56 tsp)
• Russet Potatoes (156.25 g)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. Using a fork, pierce the potato all around. Place the potato on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and brush with butter.
5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Or until the potato is soft.

Ingredients

• Celery (106.25 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes (75 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breast (93.75 g)
• Corn (93.75 g)
• Tomatoes (93.75 g)
• Avocados (125 g)
• Onions (18.75 g)
• Romaine Lettuce (62.5 g)
• Vinaigrette (25 g)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion, corn and avocado.
2. Drizzle vinaigrette and toss the salad.
3. Slice or chop grilled chicken breasts, and add it on top of the salad

Ingredients

• Deli Sliced Chicken Breast (4 slice)
• Whole Wheat Bread (2 slice)
• Light Mayonnaise (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Lay two slices of bread on tabletop. Spread approximately 1/2 a tbsp of mayonnaise on each slice.
2. Place chicken breast on one slice and place the other slice on top, cut in half and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Snow Pea (Peas in Pod) (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Strawberries (150 g)
• Banana (75 g)
• Skim Milk (125 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (125 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (250 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Berries (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash berries and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Clementines (2 fruit)

Instructions

1. Peel and enjoy.