Balanced Blood Sugar Meal Protein + Healthy fat + Non-starchy veggie (fiber) + Slow-digesting carb
Breakfast Ideas
- Savory Power Bowl
- 2 scrambled eggs + egg whites
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- Sautéed spinach and mushrooms
- ¼ avocado on top
- Berry Chia Oats
- ½ cup steel-cut oats (cooked)
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup berries (blueberries or raspberries)
- 1 scoop protein powder or side of turkey sausage
- Sprinkle of cinnamon & almond butter drizzle
- Greek Yogurt Parfait
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat)
- 1 Tbsp flaxseeds
- ½ cup chopped apple or berries
- 1 Tbsp almond butter
Lunch Ideas
- Lentil & Veggie Bowl
- Tuna & Chickpea Salad
- ½ cup chickpeas
- 1 can tuna in olive oil
- Chopped cucumber, bell pepper, red onion
- Handful of spinach
- Tahini or olive oil drizzle
- Turkey & Quinoa Wrap (Lettuce Wrap or Low-Carb Tortilla)
- 3 oz sliced turkey
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- Avocado, shredded carrots, mixed greens
- Mustard or hummus
Dinner Ideas
- Salmon & Roasted Veggie Plate
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Bell peppers stuffed with ground turkey, black beans, and quinoa
- Topped with salsa and a sprinkle of cheese
- Side salad with olive oil vinaigrette
- Stir-Fry Bowl
- Chicken or tofu stir-fried with broccoli, bell pepper, and bok choy
- ½ cup brown rice or cauliflower rice mix
- Cooked in coconut aminos or sesame oil
Snack Ideas
- Apple slices + almond butter
- Hard-boiled egg + ¼ avocado
- Hummus + sliced veggies
- Small chia pudding
- Greek yogurt + cinnamon + flax