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Kiwifruit is an important part of this healthy diet. Nick Ansell
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This diet will make you feel less tired, more energetic

Warning: there is absolutely no coffee in this diet.

WE PROMISE WE’RE not sadists here at TheScore.ie and as our loyal reader, we only have your best interests at heart.

So when you don’t see the word ‘coffee’ down below, take a deep breath, don’t panic and please, please don’t click the little ‘x’ in the top right corner.

There is no coffee in this diet, and while admittedly it’s the best damn thing in the world, it’s little more than a superficial boost. But you knew that, didn’t you?

We’re going for something a little more basic, a little less dressings, a lot less sugar, a whole lot more stuff that grows in the ground or on trees, and just a little help from the health food shop.

The benefits (and reasons for doing it) of this diet, if followed, are as follows;

  • You’ll feel less tired
  • You’ll have more energy
  • You’ll perform better (on the field and the gym, the bedroom is inconclusive)
  • You’ll probably lose weight
  • You’ll save money
  • You’ll feel like you achieved something

Convinced? Grab the shopping trolley….

Monday

Breakfast: Two egg omelette with cottage cheese, ham and tomato, a cup of green tea and a piece of fruit (kiwi, banana, pineapple are all fine)
Snack: One piece of fruit and some 0% fat natural yoghurt
Lunch: Two chicken breasts on a bed of lettuce, some feta cheese, some sweetcorn, beetroot and some balsamic vinegar and olive oil to taste.
Snack: Protein shake.
Dinner: 250g of salmon, 100g mashed sweet potato and some vegetables.

Tuesday

Breakfast: Smoothie with 150ml skim milk, 30g whey protein, one banana, one teaspoon of flax seed, one tablespoon each of blueberries and strawberries.
Snack: One baby carrot and a half a cucumber with some hummus of your choice, a cup of green tea and a fist of nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, macadamias), cup of green tea.
Lunch: 300g of tuna on a bed of spinach or rocket leaves, cottage cheese, some watermelon, grated carrot, some peppers and some roasted courgettes. Drizzle some balsamic and olive oil to taste.
Snack: Protein shake
Dinner: Two salmon fillets with eight sticks of asparagus on a bed of brown rice.

Wednesday

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(Blueberries are among the recommended snacks)

Breakfast: Two tins of mackerel on two slices of spelt bread toasted, some avocado and a cup of green tea.
Snack: 0% fat natural yoghurt, cup of green tea and a fist of nuts and berries (blueberries, goji, cranberries, strawberries), cup of green tea.
Lunch: Large bowl of soup and a light salad. Keep the dressing to a minimum.
Snack: Protein shake
Dinner: Three cod fillets grilled, 150g steamed vegetables on a bed (medium sized) of brown rice.

Thursday

Breakfast: Two boiled eggs and two tomatoes on two slices of toasted rye bread, cup of green tea.
Snack: Light salad with carrots, beetroot, red cabbage, feta cheese.
Lunch: Two turkey breasts on a bed of iceberg lettuce with as much vegetables as you like.
Snack: Protein shake
Dinner: Pork steak with steamed veg and one mashed sweet potato.

Friday

Breakfast: Smoothie with 150ml skim milk, 30g whey protein, one banana, one teaspoon of flax seed, one tablespoon each of blueberries and strawberries, cup of green tea
Snack: 0% fat natural yoghurt, fist of berries and a fist of nuts.
Lunch: Two chicken breasts stir-fried on a bed of vegetables.
Snack: Protein shake
Dinner: Two turkey breasts on a bed of asparagus and roasted peppers and aubergines.

Saturday

Breakfast: Two egg omelette with spinach, spring onions and baby tomatoes, cup of green tea.
Snack: Tin of tuna or mackerel or some white fish on some rye bread
Lunch: Large bowl of soup and a light salad.
Snack: Protein shake
Dinner: Two steak burgers with steamed veg and a sweet potato.

Sunday

Breakfast: French toast with some peanut butter and mashed avocado, cup of green tea.
Snack: Vegetables with your choice of hummus
Lunch: Large bowl of soup and a light salad of your choice.
Snack: Protein shake
Dinner: Red lentil and kidney bean stew with as much vegetables as you like.

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