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The Energy Booster Diet

by Lynn Grieger
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Lunch
Option 1
Hearty veggie lentil soup (see recipe below)
1 slice wholewheat bread topped with low-fat cream cheese
Grapefruit
Glass skimmed milk

Hearty veggie lentil soup
450g dry lentils
1 and a half litres vegetable stock
3 cloves garlic, chopped
115g onion, chopped
115g carrot, chopped
115g celery, chopped
115g red bell pepper, chopped
115g fresh green beans, chopped
Handful of fresh spinach, chopped
75ml tamari
1tsp oregano
1tsp dried thyme
Salt
Pepper

Directions:
1. Cook lentils in just enough water to cover.
2. When they are soft (usually in about half an hour) add everything else.
3. Simmer until the vegetables are cooked.
4. You may need to add more stock if it reduces too much.

Option 2
Turkey sandwich on wholegrain bread
Portion dark greens such as kale or spinach with low-fat dressing
1 medium tangerine
1 glass skimmed milk

Option 3
Grilled chicken sandwich on wholegrain bread
Half cup sliced tomatoes
1 large orange
1 glass skimmed milk



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