DAY 1 Breakfast Berry Overnight Oats DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 ALMOND BERRY BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE RECIPE BREAKFAST HASH Quinoa & Stir Fry Veg Blackberry Chia Smoothie Carrot, Orange & Avocado Salad HEALTHY PINA COLADA CHIA PUDDING Chocolate Almond Butter Crunch Fab 4 Smoothie 1 cup of cucumber slices with hummus 1 cup raspberries with plain Greek yoghurt ASIAN SCRAMBLE Lunch Green Smoothie Snack 1 cup Air-popped popcorn HEALTHY FRUIT DIP RECIPE (GREEK YOGURT) 1 cup of sugarfree gelatin Dinner Chicken Pot Pie Soup Slow Cooker Short Ribs Hearty Irish Stew Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner Egg Roll in a Bowl Hard boiled egg 5 pieces Baby carrots Sliced apple and almond butter Mixed Vegetable Salad Night Snack Handful of almonds Celery sticks with hummus GROCERY LIST FRUITS & VEGETABLES 2 pears 2 kiwi 5 ozBaby spinach leaves 10 oz. Cherry tomatoes 1 medium carrot 1 lb celery ¼ cup strawberries 3 pcs. Lemon 2 tsp. fresh dill 1 large ripe banana 4 oz. baby kale 4 pcs. Avocado 1 ripe mango 2 cups Blueberries/ blackberries 1 medium sweet potato 6 cups Broccoli florets ¼ cup fresh cilantro 1 tbsp parsley 1 tsp fresh thyme 15 oz. fresh salsa 1 ½ cups Tuscan Kale 1lb onion 1 lb garlic 10 oz mixed salad greens 1 med. Size cucumber Lettuce leaves CONDIMENTS Kosher salt Ground black pepper Garlic powder Paprika Dried rosemary Dried thyme Everything bagel seasoning vanilla CANNED GOODS 1 bot. 24oz. Bionaturae Organic Strained Tomatoes, No Salt Added OIL Olive oil Avocado oil Non- Stick Cooking Spray MILK/ DAIRY 48 fl. Oz bottle Almond milk unsweetened 2 cans full fat coconut milk Low-fat plain Greek yoghurt Parmesan cheese Organic tomato paste resealable tube EGGS BAKED GOODS 1 small pack whole wheat bread BROTH SNACK Almonds pure almond butter RECIPE FISH & MEAT 1 ½ lb. salmon fillet 1 oz. cooked turkey sausage 6 oz. cooked chicken sausage 12 oz. chicken breast ½ doz. eggs 50 fl.oz. low sodium chicken broth OTHERS Vanilla protein powder Matcha powder Chia seeds DAY 1 BERRY OVERNIGHT OATS Ingredients Makes 2 Servings rolled oats (1 cup) raspberries or mixed berries (such as blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries) (1 cup) low-fat nondairy milk, plus more for serving, if desired (1 cup + 1-2 tbsp.) chia seeds (1/2 tbsp.) coconut nectar or pure maple syrup (2 tbsp.) Directions In a bowl or large jar, combine the oats, berries, nondairy milk, chia seeds, nectar or syrup, and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least several hours). Serve with more milk to thin, if desired, and also try some additional add-ins (see Note). Note: when serving, you can add other toppings, including more berries, sliced ripe banana, a sprinkle of cocoa nibs, or 1 to 2 tablespoons of hemp or pumpkin seeds. GREEN SMOOTHIE (2 servings) Ingredients 200 grams baby spinach fresh or frozen partially defrosted 2 whole kiwi peeled and chopped 1 whole ripe avocado pitted and diced 400 ml tinned coconut milk (or almond, soya or lactofree milk) 1 whole lime the juice of 2 tbsp flaxseed milled or ground ice cubes to the consistency liked sugar free syrup OPTIONAL to taste Instructions Combine spinach, kiwi, avocado, coconut milk and some cream from the top of the tin, lime and milled flaxseed in a blender Add desired amount of ice cubes and blitz to create a texture and consistency you like Add sugar free syrup or sweetener to sweeten to your taste CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables 1/2 cup diced potatoes 1 (10-1/2-ounce) can condensed, reduced-fat, cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup skim milk 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaf 1 pinch black pepper What to Do In a slow cooker, combine chicken, vegetables, and potatoes. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink. DAY 2 ASIAN SCRAMBLE INGREDIENTS 2 oz Green Bell Peppers 2 oz Onions 2 oz Mushrooms 4 oz Jimmy Dean Maple Breakfast Sausage 2 ea Egg INSTRUCTIONS USING FROZEN VEGGIES If using frozen veggies, heat the skillet on med-high heat. When hot, add the veggies and cook until you see that the water has evaporated and the skillet is dry. Immediately add the sausage, and when the sausage is almost done, add the egg. USING FRESH VEGGIES If using fresh veggies, heat the skillet on medium heat. When hot, add a little butter or oil and cook the peppers and onions down for about 4 mins, then add the mushrooms and sausage. When the sausage is almost done, add the egg. BLACKBERRY CHIA SMOOTHIE Ingredients 100 grams blackberries frozen or fresh 6 tbsp Greek yogurt 400 ml unsweetened almond milk (or coconut, or soya milk) 2 tbsp chia seeds ice cubes to the consistency liked sugar free syrup (optional – to taste) Instructions Combine blackberries, yogurt and milk in a blender, blitzing until smooth Add desired amount of ice cubes and blitz to create a texture and consistency you like Add sugar free syrup or sweetener to sweeten to your taste Add tbsp of chia seeds, stir through and allow to rest so that the chia seeds plump up. Stir well before drinking SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS Pair these short ribs with a leafy green salad or your favorite whole-grain side dish for a complete and satisfying meal! What You'll Need 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds lean beef short ribs 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 oz. no-salt-added tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika What to Do In a skillet over high heat, heat oil; add ribs and brown on both sides. Place ribs in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on LOW until fork-tender. Skim off any excess fat before serving. Mixed Vegetable Salad To be mixed into a dressing ¾ tsp olive oil ¾ tsp lemon juice 1/3 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Other Ingredients 1 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 1/3 cup sliced bell pepper 1/3 cup sliced baby corn ¾ cup sliced carrots 1. Combine all vegetables in a bowl, add the dressing and toss well. 2. Serve immediately. HEALTHY FRUIT DIP RECIPE (GREEK YOGURT) INGREDIENTS 1 cup Full Fat Greek Yogurt 1 Tablespoon Raw Honey ½ teaspoon Cinnamon What to eat with fruit dip 1. with any fruit (berries are lowest sugar for diabetics) 2. with walnuts or pecans 3. by itself as yogurt 4. with raw carrot chips 5. with apples 6. on top of roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash INSTRUCTIONS Combine the yogurt, honey and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well with a spoon until fully incorporated. DAY 3 ALMOND BERRY BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 cup Preferred Berries (fresh or frozen) ½ cup Plain Low-fat Greek Yogurt ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or preferred milk alternative) ½ cup Natural Almond Butter (unsalted) Pinch Stevia (or zero glycemic sweetener) 3 tablespoons Hemp Seeds (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner consistency. Add more almond butter for a thicker consistency. Carrot, Orange & Avocado Salad INGREDIENTS 1 orange, plus zest and juice of 1 2 carrots, halved lengthways and sliced with a peeler 35g / 1 ½ cups rocket / arugula 1 avocado, stoned, peeled and sliced 1 tbsp olive oil METHOD 01 / Cut the segments from 1 of the oranges and put in a bowl with the carrots, rocket/arugula and avocado. Whisk together the orange juice, zest and oil. Toss through the salad, and season. Hearty Irish Stew Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/4 pounds beef, top round, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 medium parsnips, cut into large chunks (optional) 3 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium beef broth 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 leek, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions In large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add beef and garlic. Cook, gently stirring until meat is evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add onion, carrots and parsnips. Cook 3-4 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 75 minutes, or until meat is tender. Stir in potatoes and simmer another 30 minutes. Add rosemary and leeks. Continue to simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender. To avoid potatoes falling apart, do not overcook. Serve hot and garnish with parsley, if desired. DAY 4 BREAKFAST HASH INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp Butter 1 c Butternut Squash 1 c Cauliflower 1 Green Onion stalk 1 t Crushed Rosemary ½ c Green Bell Peppers 4 Tbsp or 2 oz Breakfast Sausage 2 Egg INSTRUCTIONS Peel, gut & chop squash into ½ inch cubes. Heat the skillet on medium heat. When hot, add butter & squash. The sizzle should be light, if at all. If sizzle is rapid, reduce heat so butter doesn’t burn. Cook 4-5 mins, stirring once. Meanwhile, rinse and chop the cauliflower into ½ inch pieces and finely chop the green onion stalk, keeping whites separate from greens. Add cauliflower, green onion whites & rosemary to the skillet. Cook 3 mins. Meanwhile, chop peppers into ½ inch pieces. Add peppers & cook 3 mins. Add sausage & break apart with spoon. Cook 3-4 mins. Remove from heat and plate to serve. Cook egg to your preference. Garnish w/green onions. HEALTHY PINA COLADA CHIA PUDDING INGREDIENTS 1 cups Pineapple Chunks (fresh or frozen) 0.33 cup Plain Low Fat Greek Yogurt 0.67 15 oz can Lite Coconut Milk 1 teaspoons Honey 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds 0.17 cup Sliced Almonds 4 tablespoons Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Lime Zest (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Add the pineapple, Greek yogurt, coconut milk, honey and chia seeds to the blender and blend until well combined. If not using a blender, stir all ingredients together until well mixed. Transfer the mixture to 3 bowls in equal portions. Top with almonds and coconut shreds, and lime zest if desired. Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner Ingredients 1 lb. Salmon, cut into filets 1 lb. Fingerling potatoes, halved 1 Bunch Asparagus (approx. 1 lb.), ends trimmed 1-2 Lemons, sliced thinly 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided ½ Teaspoon of salt, divided Fresh ground pepper Instructions: Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss potatoes with half of the olive oil and half of the salt. Add a generous amount of fresh ground pepper. Place potatoes on cookie sheet and roast for 15 minutes. While potatoes are roasting, toss asparagus in remaining olive oil and season with half of remaining salt and pepper. Season salmon filets with the last bit of salt and fresh ground pepper to taste and place 2 lemon slices on top. Once potatoes have cooked 15 minutes, remove cookie sheet from oven. (Keep oven at 425 degrees). Move potatoes to one side of the pan and add asparagus and salmon. Place remaining lemon slices on top of asparagus. Return pan to oven and cook 10-15 minutes, or until salmon is no longer iridescent. *Cooking time will vary slightly depending on the thickness of filets. Remove from oven and enjoy! DAY 5 Quinoa & Stir Fry Veg INGREDIENTS 100g / ⅗ cup quinoa 3 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 carrots, cut into thin sticks 150g / 1 ⅔ cups leek, sliced 1 broccoli head, cut into small florets 50g / ¼ cup tomatoes 100ml / ½ cup vegetable stock 1 tsp tomato purée juice ½ lemon METHOD 01 / Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a pan, then add the garlic and quickly fry for 1 minute. Throw in the carrots, leeks and broccoli, then stir-fry for 2 minutes until everything is glistening. 02 / Add the tomatoes, mix together the stock and tomato purée, then add to the pan. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain the quinoa and toss in the remaining oil and lemon juice. Divide between warm plates and spoon the vegetables on top Chocolate Almond Butter Crunch Fab 4 Smoothie Ingredients 1 scoop chocolate protein powder containing 20 to 30 grams of protein 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 tablespoon chia seeds Handful of Spinach 1 teaspoon cacao nibs, plus 1 teaspoon for toping if desired 1-2 cups unsweetened almond milk Directions Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender. Blend to desired consistency. Top with extra cacao nibs if desired. EGG ROLL IN A BOWL Ingredients 2 teaspoons avocado oil 3 green onions sliced , green & white parts divided 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 teaspoon ginger , freshly grated or minced 1 lb ground turkey , or ground pork, chicken or beef salt and black pepper , to taste 3 tablespoons coconut aminos , if not Whole30 can also use tamari or low sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoon fish sauce , can also use 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Mushroom Umami Seasoning if preferred 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar , or rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 6 cups shredded green cabbage , or one 10 oz tri-color coleslaw mix or Broccoli Slaw 1 cup shredded purple cabbage , leave out if using coleslaw mix 1/4 cup grated carrots , leave out if using coleslaw mix For serving: Sesame seeds Fresh chopped parsley Your favorite compliant chili sauce sriracha, Gochujang, etc. Instructions Heat avocado oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Next, add the ground turkey, while breaking it up and cook until browned and cooked through. Add the shredded cabbage (or coleslaw mix) followed by the carrots, coconut aminos, fish sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Toss until the vegetables are tender-crisp (about 3 minutes). Taste and add additional coconut aminos, salt, black pepper as needed. Garnish with cilantro, green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over cauliflower rice with chili sauce, along with any of your favorite sides.