The volume of food increases to five ounces per meal at this stage of the diet. You may need to increase the volume of food eaten slowly over time if you cannot tolerate the full amount initially on this meal plan. Protein supplements may still be required.
BREAKFAST
3 OUNCES PROTEIN
2 OUNCES STARCH
LUNCH
3 OUNCES PROTEIN
2 OUNCES FRUIT
DINNER
3 OUNCES PROTEIN
2 OUNCES VEGETABLE
Appropriate food choices are listed by category below:
PROTEIN:
Fat free cottage cheese, eggs, egg whites, egg substitute, fat free yogurt, chicken breast, turkey breast, ham, pork chop, pork loin, pork roast, 95% lean ground beef, fish, beans, low fat cheese, canned tuna, canned ham, canned chicken, canned lump crab meat, lobster, scallops, shrimp and tofu
STARCH:
Cream of Wheat, Cream of Rice, oatmeal, Malt-O-Meal, Cocoa Wheats, Grits, Farina, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, baked potato without skin, peas, corn, unsweetened cereal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, corn tortillas and whole wheat crackers
VEGETABLE:
Green beans, beets, squash, spinach, greens, asparagus, zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, mushrooms, water chestnuts, okra, turnips, scallions, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, peppers, tomatoes, onions, eggplant, radishes, cabbage and all types of lettuce
FRUIT:
Applesauce, peeled apples, peaches, pears, pineapple, bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, fruit cocktail, watermelon, mango, papaya, kiwi, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, prunes, raisins, apricots, grapes, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, nectarines and plums
SNACK:
You may have fresh fruit or vegetables as a daily snack