Low calorie meal ideas please

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  • shaunsmoot
    shaunsmoot Posts: 37 Member
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    If your looking for a quick nutritious smoothie that has only 234 calories, you need to try this one. It is loaded with nutrients, takes 3 min. to make, and is easy to take on the go!

    Spinach, banana, peanut butter, & protein smoothie
    2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    Blend well
    Add:
    1 banana
    1 TBSP Natural Peanut Butter
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    Ice to preference
    Blend well. Serve.
  • fdlafon
    fdlafon Posts: 259 Member
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    Some of these sound yummy! Thanks for sharing!
  • beykimbody
    beykimbody Posts: 1
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    I am new here and i have a huge problem with the amount of calories i am allowed to eat. Low carb will definately my go to diet. I need more recipes and ideas!! Thanks everyone!
  • BethLiam1
    BethLiam1 Posts: 15 Member
    edited February 2015
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    I am not a big veggie eater so have been using this website to find ideas.. I'm switching out eggs with egg beaters to keep it lower cholesterol for the hubby here is a side dish I made tonight it was great..


    http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/2013/02/28/whipped-cauliflower-gratin
  • Shaybihi
    Shaybihi Posts: 11 Member
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    I'm really busy and also quite lazy but I 'invented' this dish yesterday and me and my 6yr old boy loved it! I basically used whatever I had in the cupboard and pow! Like magic low cal high nutrition yumminess :)

    1 onion chopped (fry for few mins in olive oil)
    1 tin chopped tomatoes, cook for bout 10/15 mins
    Salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin dash of ginger powder
    Then 1 tin of red kidney beans- another 10 mins
    1 tin tuna in brine few mins
    Finally half a bag of spinach. Again few mins just until then soften.

    Made some brown rice and served up with natural yogurt and for me chilli sauce.

    Was filling and 144 cals for a very healthy portion (200g)
    Less then 200cals for then brown rice again 200g.

    Didnt even feel the slightest bit peckish 4 hrs later. ;)

    P.s feel free to add me to expand your fitness family. ✌
  • TrueQuest
    TrueQuest Posts: 62 Member
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    Great lunch idea. Tuna and veggie wrap.
    1 wholemeal tortilla
    3/4 cups of baby spinach
    1 small Roma tomato
    1 serving of cheddar cheese (about 1/4) cup
    1 serving of Mayo (use tangy fat free, very low in calories)
    85g of tuna
    Pepper to taste
    Yum!
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  • thekacks
    thekacks Posts: 146 Member
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    Skinnytaste
    Hungry Girl
    Chocolate Covered Katie

    Search those... They are my go-to for recipes and ideas:)
  • seanhamilton
    seanhamilton Posts: 5 Member
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    Just eat less of what you like
  • melx123
    melx123 Posts: 39 Member
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    These sound yummy
  • ejdutton
    ejdutton Posts: 329 Member
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    Yum
    smhoque wrote: »
    try turkish Shakshuka. it's delicious and cheap
    poached egg in fresh tomato sauce
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    yummy! That looks good x
  • fansiefree
    fansiefree Posts: 21 Member
    edited March 2015
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    Spinach and Bean Soup

    Calories - 155
    Fat - 2g
    Carbs - 28g
    Fiber - 8g
    Protein - 10g

    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 tablespoon EVOO
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon oregano leaves
    1 (15.5 oz) can low sodium kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
    1 (14.5 oz) can of no-salt-added diced tomatos
    4 cups low sodium chicken broth
    1 pkg (10 oz) frozen spinach
    1 cup of pre-cooked brown rice (or quinoa, or a blend of both)
    Juice of 1 lime

    In a large pot saute onions in olive oil until onions are translucent. Add cumin and oregano. Stir in beans and tomatoes, broth, and spinach. Heat to boiling and simmer 15-20 minutes. Add the rice and serve.
  • Emilia777
    Emilia777 Posts: 978 Member
    edited March 2015
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    flamingblades wrote: »
    I make a great vegetable beef soup, but I am looking for some ideas to give it more flavor. I currently use a low sodium beef base along with my stew meat, but it still comes out fairly bland. I tried organic steak and chop seasoning, but that only made it too peppery for me. I am looking for something that will replace any butter, or sour cream to give it more flavor. I want flavor, not fat and calories, and I am really working hard at my food plan. I have little experience with herbs, and I don't want to over do it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    I like adding greek yogurt instead of sour cream to beef soups, but that might just be me. In terms of flavour, I never make soup without adding some fresh dill and parsley right at the end - it really takes it to the next level. A squeeze of lemon might be nice too, if you like sour soups.

    Awesome ideas everyone, thanks for sharing! I wish I could add something, but I’ve been really boring with my cooking lately (just roast meat of some kind + side of veggies). This is inspiring me to get back on the ball!
  • amandakayemitchell
    amandakayemitchell Posts: 1
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    seanhamilton wrote: »
    Just eat less of what you like

    I eat what l like but look at the portions of prepared meals and go with or cut down the size. Also I eat freash food and follow the same guidelines. I am usually looking for a few calories to add through the day so I fill it with skinny cow ice cream bars, yogurht, string cheese, or fruit.

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