We all know that fitness is important to
achieving your ideal body. But we need to remember that, whether we’re trying
to slim down or tone up, what we put into our mouths is equally as important to
our health.
So you want to go on a healthy diet. But where
do you start? Well look no further, because we’ve got the lowdown on meal
guides for those who want to lose weight, as well as for those who are looking
to enhance muscle growth, or just lead a healthier lifestyle in general.
Check out this 5-day meal plan, and you’ll
be on your way to a more nutritious diet that will allow you to feel full
without cutting a hole in your budget!
5-Day
Meal Plan:
Monday
Breakfast:
Poached eggs on wholegrain toast with
avocado
Morning
snack:
Berries and yoghurt
Lunch:
Chicken burger with hummus and veggies
Afternoon
snack:
Almonds and dried fruit
Dinner:
Spring
frittata with lemon, artichoke and peas
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Oatmeal with fresh fruit and honey
TIP:
Fight those early morning caffeine cravings and
drink some green tea with your breakfast instead of coffee for a great, relaxing start to
the day. It contains a heap of antioxidants, and can even reduce your risk of
cancer!
Morning
snack:
Rice cakes with peanut butter and banana on
top
Lunch:
Leftover frittata with salad on the side
Afternoon
snack:
Crackers, celery sticks and carrot sticks
with hummus
Dinner:
Balsamic chicken with sweet potato,
broccoli and cauliflower
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Omelet with mushroom, spinach and tomatoes
Morning
snack:
Homemade granola bar or muffins (Look below
for a recipe!) with a piece of fresh fruit
Lunch:
Wholemeal pita bread wrap with tuna and
your choice of green salads
Afternoon
snack:
Healthy fruit smoothie with strawberries,
blackberries, spinach, banana, almond milk and water
Dinner:
Spaghetti bolognaise with a salad on the
side
TIP:
Use brown pasta to ensure the most nutritional
benefits!
Thursday
Breakfast:
Muesli with banana and honey on top
Morning
snack:
Strawberries and almonds with some green
tea
Lunch:
Leftover pasta with some steamed broccoli
and cauliflower on the side
Afternoon
snack:
Wholegrain biscuits topped with avocado, tomato slices and cracked pepper.
Wholegrain biscuits topped with avocado, tomato slices and cracked pepper.
Dinner:
Grilled salmon salad with vinaigrette, feta
and asparagus
Friday
Breakfast:
Smoothie bowl (click link for recipes!)
Morning
snack:
Frozen grapes
Lunch:
Chicken caesar salad
Afternoon
snack:
Hummus with carrot and celery sticks
Dinner:
Stir-fry with beef, basil, green beans and
bell peppers served over brown rice
Make
your own granola bar at home!
Ingredients:
-
1 cup packed dates
-
¼ cup of honey or maple syrup
-
¼ cup of natural peanut butter
or almond butter
-
1 cup roasted unsalted almonds,
loosely chopped
-
1 ½ cup of rolled oats
-
optional additions: Choc chips, dried
fruit, nuts,
banana chips.
Method:
1. Process dates in a food processor for
about 1 minute. It should form a dough like consistency.
2. Toast your oats in the oven for 15 minutes
at 180 degrees or until slightly golden brown.
3. Place oats, almonds and dates in a bowl
and set aside.
4. Warm honey and peanut butter in a small
saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking
up the dates to disperse throughout.
5. Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8x8
dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift
out easily.
6. Press down until uniformly flattened.
Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let set in fridge or freezer for
15-20 minutes to harden.
7. Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even
bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. I kept mine in the
freezer to keep them extra fresh, but it isn't necessary.
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