Reversing the Food Pyramid
Instead of eating three massive meals, my food blueprints flow like a steady stream of energy: snack, breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner, snack. Spacing out my food this way keeps my metabolism active and helps prevent bloating. You will also notice a major shift from traditional guidelines where I purposefully limit the entire grains and cereal category to prioritize dense vegetables, clean proteins, and fresh fruits instead.
See today’s menu for the full breakdown.
Notes
From naturalfood365.com.
Sunrise Fuel
- Morning Milkshake - 1 cup low fat milk blended with 1 banana, 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, and 1 tablespoon of pre-softened chia seeds.
- Slot Metrics: 290 kcal | 11.8g Protein | 50g Carbs | 7.1g Fat | 8.5g Fiber | 396mg Calcium | 104mg Sodium
2. First Stride
- Fiesta Omelet with 1 whole large egg and 2 large egg whites, seasoned with sodium-free taco seasoning, chopped green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Topped with 1 Tablespoon low-fat sour cream and 1 Tablespoon Newman's Own Salsa. Served with 1 slice of toasted Pepperidge Farm Marble Rye spread with 1 teaspoon of real butter.
- Slot Metrics: 295 kcal | 17.5g Protein | 19g Carbs | 14.5g Fat | 1.7g Fiber | 104mg Calcium | 497mg Sodium
3. Mid-Day Charge
- Berry Yogurt Bowl – 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt topped with 1/2 cup frozen raspberries and 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup.
- Slot Metrics: 142 kcal | 10.7g Protein | 18g Carbs | 1.7g Fat | 4.0g Fiber | 140mg Calcium | 45mg Sodium
4. The Pivot
- Chicken Dinner & Salad – 5 ounces of lean chicken breast fried in olive oil and blotted dry on a paper towel, a fresh side garden salad tossed with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil vinaigrette dressing.
- Slot Metrics: 347 kcal | 44.1g Protein | 4.5g Carbs | 17.5g Fat | 1.8g Fiber | 66mg Calcium | 323mg Sodium
5. Twilight Bite
- Beef Skillet , Sweet Potato & Cottage Cheese – 1.75 ounces of lean beef (I had some leftover beef) cut in small pieces flash-seared in seasoned cast-iron skillet with fresh mushrooms and 6 ounces of frozen Chinese vegetables. Served with 1/2 of a tender baked sweet potato and 1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese on the side.
- Slot Metrics: 333 kcal | 21.0g Protein | 43.0g Carbs | 5.7g Fat | 7.2g Fiber | 123mg Calcium | 250mg Sodium
6. Nightcap Bridge
- Fruit Plate -1/2 of a Cosmic Crisp Apple and 3/4 cup of grapes.
- Slot Metrics: 140 kcal | 1.1g Protein | 36.5g Carbs | 0.3g Fat | 3.3g Fiber | 21mg Calcium | 3mg Sodium
Daily Totals: 1,547 kcal | 116.2g Protein | 171.0g Carbs | 47.8g Fat | 26.5g Fiber | 850mg Calcium | 1,222mg Sodium
Macronutrient Percentages: 44% Carbohydrates | 30% Protein | 26% Fat