Eating Low-Carb and Getting Bored of Just Chicken? Here's a Full Week of Meal Ideas
When it comes to cutting down your carbs, it can be a struggle to feel full and satisfied after your meals, especially if you're craving that crunch of bread, bite of pasta, or crisp pizza crust. But you don't have to go hungry just because your carbs are restricted. Protein and fats are just as important in your diet because they provide lasting energy to keep you feeling full and satiated after a meal, and it's easy to load up if you plan in advance. Here's an easy-to-follow weekly meal plan for when you need to shake things up.
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Monday
- Breakfast: Italian baked eggs and vegetables
- Lunch: Fish "tacos" — four ounces of salmon wrapped in lettuce with a spoon of homemade salsa and 1 avocado
- Snack: Jerky
- Dinner: Four ounces of tofu and a small portion of cauliflower rice with vegetables
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Tuesday
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs in a mug with veggies
- Lunch: Asparagus-stuffed chicken
- Snack: Hard-boiled eggs
- Dinner: Broccoli slaw "pasta"
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Wednesday
- Breakfast: Cottage cheese with berries
- Lunch: Burrito salad
- Snack: String cheese
- Dinner: Baked buffalo wings with a side salad
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Thursday
- Breakfast: Two-egg omelet with one ounce of turkey bacon, one ounce of cheese, and veggies of choice
- Lunch: Strawberry, almonds, and spinach salad
- Snack: Veggies and hummus
- Dinner: Zucchini noodle pasta
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Friday
- Breakfast: Wheat-free, low-carb pancakes
- Lunch: Spaghetti squash alfredo
- Snack: Low-carb protein bar
- Dinner: Baked coconut shrimp
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Saturday
- Breakfast: Two-cheese egg muffins
- Lunch: Caprese salad
- Snacks: A handful of almonds
- Dinner: Cauliflower pizza
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Sunday
- Breakfast: Low-carb yogurt with a few strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- Lunch: Kale salad with steak and avocado
- Snack: Cucumbers with ranch Greek yogurt dip
- Dinner: Thai citrus chicken salad