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Fish is pretty high in potassium. 3 ounces of Tilapia has more potassium than bananas and it's only 81 calories. 1 cup of red potatoes has nearly 2x the potassium than bananas and it has only 18 more calories (and would probably make you feel much more full).

- Green salad with chicken (I love using leftover roast chicken for this) topped with orange/grapefruit segments and a sprinkling of nuts. You can use the dressing of your choice, but I like to use a fat free honey mustard dressing. - Seared salmon and green bean salad (steamed green beans and marinate them with a balsamic…

- Jicama - Apple - Cucumber

- Green Tea - Water with cucumber/lemon/lime - Faux Mojito (lime, mint and sugar substitute)

A 1.5" ice-cream scoop (the kind with a squeeze to release handle) holds exactly 1 tbsp.

I get most of my inspirations from the local farmers' market. Whatever they have are always the best quality. Here are a few from last week. - Cara Cara Oranges - Satsuma Tangerines - Kiwis - Cauliflower - Rainbow Carrots Last week's protein was lamb. I'm thinking of getting buffalo this week (high iron, low fat, low cal).

I cook on Sundays. To get the best (and tastiest) meals, I plan my menu around what seasonal produce I find at the local Farmer's Market on Sunday mornings. Once I am done cooking, I like to portion out individual servings. I eat some during the week, as well as extra to squirrel away in the freezer. That way, I can change…