Easy Diet Meals

Balanced nutrition is essential for effective weight loss. The diet meals that follow are both easy to make and provide a balanced ratio of 40% protein, 40% carbohydrates and 30% fat. This combination has been proven effective fat loss and muscle retention and building.

Breakfast

Eggs are a healthy and quick breakfast food that are high in vitamins and protein. Egg yolks contain cholesterol, but can be mixed with additional egg whites for a healthy and filling meal. Consider combining 1 whole egg and two egg whites in a scramble. Add 1/4 cup of sharp grated cheddar and scramble with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Complete this meal with a grapefruit and some water or herbal tea for a filling and quick breakfast.

Lunch

Lunch is an essential meal that should never be skipped. It provides a midday energy boost to help avoid an afternoon energy crash. For a quick, non-cooked lunch, combine 2/3 cup of low-fat cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of grapes, 1/2 cup strawberries and 1 apple. Supplement the cottage cheese with 2 1/4 tablespoons of pecans for a sweet treat. Be sure to drink at least one cup of water with the meal to ensure proper hydration. If you desire an extra vitamin and flavor boost, consider using organic fruit, as it contains 40% more vitamins on average.

Dinner

Dinner is the largest and in most cases the final meal of the day. It should contain the largest serving of food to ensure a full feeling through the night. A delicious quick fix diet meal for dinner is a simple pizza crisp. Take two flour tortillas and spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each. Add 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Add a green salad with 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinaigrette for a deliciously refreshing side dish.

Shake

When on the go, a whey protein shake can provide the necessary calories and protein to keep energy levels high and hunger low. If you possess a sweet tooth, consider combining 1 cup of 1% milk, 20 grams of whey protein powder, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons of coco powder and fructose powder and a few handfuls of ice in a blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy. This meal has equivalent calories to a lunch and is very filling.