You're probably wondering what i mean by protein A, protein B, carb A ect. the infinite menu planner lists various foods that you can eat according to their nutritional value.
Here's the break down:
PROTEIN A-
Egg Whites (skip the yolk)
1. scramble- mix in peppers, onions, mushrooms, and basil for a fancy entree
2. fried- great topped with homemade salsa
3. Hard boil- The ultimate convenience. eat them plain, slice them into a salad.
Fish, Delicate (Cod, Flounder, Haddock, Orange Roughy, Red Snapper)
1. Bake with veggies- saute veggies with fresh herbs then bake
2. Steam-Poach- wrap tightly in foil with your favorite veggies.
3. Grill-Marinate then grill
Fish, Steak (Halibut, Mahi, Tuna, Shark)
1. Grill- leftovers are good on a salad
2. Skewers-Marinate along with your favorite veggies
3. Broil- Sprinkle with lemon juice and oregano then broil on both sides until the fish flakes.
Tuna (Canned Albacore)
1. Right out of the can- sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and fresh black pepper
2. Tuna Salad- Mix with onion, celery, tomato, cooked rice, and balsamic vinegar
3. Tuna topped Potato-Heat and serve with fresh salsa on a baked potato
PROTEIN B-
Chicken Breast (Gourmet)
1. Chicken with Wine and Mushrooms- simmer until wine has reduced. serve over rice
2. Chicken Piccata- pound thin and bake. Squeeze on fresh lemon juice
3. Lemon Oregano Chicken- Rub with garlic, lemon peel, and pepper then grill.
Chicken Breast, Homestyle
1. BBQ Chicken- Bake or grill using BBQ marinade
2. Shish Kebab- Try eggplant, zucchini, and other veggies
3. Blackened Chicken- Rub Cajun spices onto chicken
Chicken Breast International
1. Chicken Cacciatore-bake with a home made tomoato sauce is
2. Chicken Stir-Fry- Select fresh veggies and marinade with fresh garlic and ginger
3. Chicken Mexicali- Simmer ina homemade salsa
Crab/Lobster
1. Salad- mix with chopped tomato, onion, celery, and flavor with lemon juice
2. Deviled Crab/Lobster- Mix with onion, celery, bell pepper, and hard boiled egg whites before adding spices
3. Seafood Salad- create your own dressing with lime juice and crushed tomato
Scallops
1. Poach -Keep a close eye on scallops as overcooking can leave thse with a rubbery texture
2. Kababs- Boil for 1 min before grilling. Season with lemon and pepper.
3. Scallops in Wine- Add sauteed mushrooms, onions, and other veggies
Shrimp
1. Grill- try rubbing with Cajun spices or basting with lemon
2. Salad- add lemon juice and fresh black peppers
3. Saute- fresh rosemary or oregano add wonderful flavors
Turkey Breast
1. Orange and Garlic- Orange juice and minced garlic make delicious marinade
2. Poach- Boil in equal parts water and vinegar
3. Rosemary Mustard- Rub fresh rosemary and mustard, then grill
Turkey Breast Ground
1. Stuffed Peppers- mixed with flavored rice and top with homemade tomato sauce
2. Grilled Patties- add fresh herbs or onions to give flavor
3. Baked Meatloaf- be sure to omit egg yolks
PROTEIN C
Beef, Eye of Round
1. Pot Roast- add carrots, potatoes, and onions to make full meal
2. Broil- left overs mixed with salad makes a great meal
3. Grill- marinate with garlic and soy sauce
Beef, Ground
1. Grilled Patties- avoid the bread fillers that are used in hamburgers
2. Beef Crumble- Brown on stovetop then add fresh salsa, or diced potatoes
3. Baked Meatloaf- use plenty of sauteed onion, broccoli, and mushroom for flavor
Beef, Sirloin Steak
1. Kebabs- Try Thai or Indian marinade
2. Grilled- BBQ or Cajun rub is delicious
3. Blackened- rub dry spices before cooking
Pork, Lean Chop
1. Bake- Good with bbq rub or fresh herbs
2. Grill- Pork can cook faster than red meat
3. Stir Fry- mix with favorite veggie blend
Pork, Lean Tenderloin
1. Grill- season with lemon juice, pepper, and garlic
2. Bake or Broil- add some fresh herbs and brush with apple sauce
3. Salad- Cut cold pieces onto a plate of lettuce and veggies
PROTEIN D
Chicken Dark Meat
1. Bake- be sure to remove the skin to keep the fat content low
2. Grill- marinate or add bbq or Cajun rub
3. Poach- mix with roasted veggies, use less than you would white meat
Fish (salmon, swordfish, trout, seabass)
1. Bake- wrap in foil with fresh herbs and spices
2. Grill- Citrus marinades go well with fish
3. Kebab- these fish have a higher fat content so use more veggies
Lamb/Veal
1. Bake- be careful about cooking times with these delicate cuts of meat
2. Grill- use various spice rubs or marinades
3. Braise- both make a delicious stew, with plenty of veggies
Milk Products (yougurt, low fat cheese, low fat cottage cheese)
1. Snacks- occasionally as a treat
2. Cooking- low fat varities can add flavor to a standard dish
3. Deserts- try in place of fatty foods for low cal treats
Tofu/Soy products
1. Saute- mix with fresh garlic, ginger, and sprouts
2. Stir- Fry- use small amounts and pick flavorful veggies
3. Stew- add to your favorite recipe as an occasional substitue for beef