1600 Calorie Diet Sample Plan

Daily allowance (100 cals)

275ml/1/2pt skimmed milk

Breakfast (350 cals)

Boiled egg and toast with fruit

1 hard boiled egg with 2 slices wholemeal toast topped with 2tsp low-fat spread. Plus 1 small glass of orange juice and 6 grapes.

Lunch (450 cals)

Three bean salad

Chop 3 spring onions, 5 cherry tomatoes and 1 green pepper. Mix with 3tbsp each of red kidney beans, chick peas and cannelini beans and 2tbsp fat-free dressing. Serve with salad and 1 wholemeal bread roll topped with 2tsp low-fat spread.

Dinner (500 cals)

Lamb chop with potato and vegetables

Grill 1 lean loin lamb chop and serve with 1 jacket potato, topped with 1tsp low-fat spread, vegetables and 1tbsp mint sauce.

Snack (200 cals)

Chop 1 kiwi fruit, 1 small banana and 1 satsuma. Top with 1 small pot diet fromage frais and 1tbsp chopped mixed nuts.

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