The Beet’s Plant-Based Diet Recipes, Week 1, Day 1
Breakfast: Triple Berry Protein Bowl
Why It’s Healthy: Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries contain antioxidants that boost your immune system, and fiber to keep blood sugar steady. One cup of strawberries has 3 grams of fiber.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: The almond butter supplies protein and fills you up, and hemp seeds are protein power sources, with 6 grams in 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds.
Lunch: Roasted Carrot & White Bean Soup
Why It's Healthy: Carrots and celery are packed with vitamins and the Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory spice and can help with reducing inflammation and aid in digestive concerns.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: One serving of navy beans provides 19 grams of fiber, which is more than half of the recommended daily value of fiber for women (which is 25 grams according to the USDA) and exactly half of what men need (38 grams a day for men according to the USDA).
Snack: Cherries & Pumpkin Seeds
Why It’s Healthy: Pumpkin seeds are high in omega-3 and are anti-inflammatory.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: Cherries are a low-calorie, high-fiber fruit made of 80% water.
Dinner: JUST Egg Fried Rice
Why It's Healthy: JUST Egg is free of cholesterol and has similar amounts of protein with less saturated fat than chicken eggs. JUST Egg is also non-GMO and free of artificial flavors.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: One serving of JUST Egg contains 45 calories, 7 grams of protein and no carbs. The fiber in the mixed vegetables and the protein in JUST Egg make for a filling, satisfying meal.
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