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SNACK. LUNCH & DINNER. A well-balanced snack can help you feel full, fight cravings and keep you energized throughout the day. Make sure your snack includes at least two food items and pairs a carbohydrate with a protein and/or a healthy fat to promote balance. Mix and match the following recipes during the BEGINNER program to make sure you’re meeting your calorie requirement and staying properly fueled throughout the day! + Women 200 Calories + Men 350 Calories + Women 450 Calories + Men 550 Calories Clean Granola Avocado and Egg Toast Turkey Roll Up Tex-Mex Chicken Salsa Women Men Women Men Women Men Women Men 25 pistachios 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon raisins 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips 30 pistachios 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons raisins 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips 1 slice whole grain bread ¼ avocado, smashed 1 hard-boiled egg 1 slice whole grain bread ¼ avocado, smashed 2 hard-boiled eggs 1 whole grain tortilla 1 tablespoon hummus ½-1 cup spinach 4 oz. turkey 1 oz. Mozzarella cheese Pear, apple, banana OR 1 cup of berries on the side 2 whole grain tortillas 2 tablespoons hummus 1 cup spinach 5 oz. turkey 2 oz. Mozzarella cheese 2 cups spinach 1-2 cups romaine lettuce or other leafy greens 1 ⁄ 3 cup tomatoes, chopped ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed 4 oz. chicken breast, chopped ½ bell pepper, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 3 tablespoons salsa 3 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning 1 oz. avocado OR 1½ tablespoons cheese 2 cups spinach 2 cups romaine lettuce or other leafy greens ½ cup tomatoes, chopped ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed 5 oz. chicken breast, chopped ½ bell pepper, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 4 tablespoons salsa 4 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 / 3 teaspoon taco seasoning 2 oz. avocado OR 2½ tablespoons cheese Toast whole grain bread. Spread smashed avocado on top. Hard-boiled eggs can be chopped up and added on top or enjoyed on the side. Mix all ingredients together for a great snack on the go! Cinnamon Pear and Cottage Cheese Women Men ½ cup 2% cottage cheese 1 pear, chopped 2 walnut halves, chopped ¾ cup 2% cottage cheese 1 pear, chopped 1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped Combine cottage cheese and pear, sprinkle walnuts on top. Forever PRO X 2 ® bar, Veggies and Hummus Women Men 1 Forever PRO X 2 ® High Protein Bar (sold separately) Carrots, bell peppers, celery, jicama, cucumbers and broccoli, chopped 1 tablespoon hummus 1 Forever PRO X 2 ® High Protein Bar (sold separately) Carrots, bell peppers, celery, jicama, cucumbers and broccoli, chopped 2 tablespoons hummus 8 oz. nonfat, almond, coconut, soy or rice milk Protein On-The-Go Women Men 1 oz. turkey jerky 1 oz. Mozzarella cheese 2 clementine oranges 2 oz. turkey jerky 2 oz. Mozzarella cheese 1 clementine orange Edamame with Vanilla Soy Milk Women Men / 3 cup edamame 1 cup vanilla soy milk Sea salt to taste 1 1 / 3 cups edamame 1 cup vanilla soy milk Sea salt to taste 2 Prepare edamame as desired by microwaving or boiling. Season lightly with salt and enjoy with a side of vanilla soy milk. Peanut Butter Energy Ball Women Men ½ cup peanut butter ¼ cup honey 1 scoop Vanilla Forever Lite Ultra ® ¾ cup rolled oats ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup peanut butter ¼ cup honey 1 scoop Vanilla Forever Lite Ultra ® ¾ cup rolled oats ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt Mix peanut butter, honey, vanilla and salt together. Mix in protein powder then oats and form into 14 balls. Keep in the fridge or freezer. Serving size for women is 2 balls and servings for men is 3 balls. Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus on whole grain tortilla and add turkey, spinach and cheese. Roll the tortilla and enjoy! Tuna Sandwich Women Men 4 oz. prepared tuna 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise ½ cup celery, diced 1 piece whole grain bread ¼ cup lettuce or leafy greens 1 cup carrots 1 tablespoon hummus 1 small orange or ½ cup grapes 5 oz. prepared tuna 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 2 pieces whole grain bread ¼ cup lettuce or leafy greens 2 small oranges Elvis Special Mix tuna with light mayonnaise and chopped celery. Place on whole grain bread and top with lettuce or leafy greens. Women can enjoy veggies with hummus and fruit on the side. Men can enjoy fruit on the side. Tomato Soup and Cheesy Crackers Women Men 1½ cups tomato soup 1 / 8 cup shredded cheddar cheese 8 whole grain crackers 1 hard-boiled egg 2 cups tomato soup 1 / 8 cup shredded cheddar cheese 8 whole grain crackers 2 hard-boiled eggs Prepare soup according to directions. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on whole grain crackers and heat in the microwave just until cheese is melted. Enjoy hard boiled eggs on the side. 40 Mix spinach and greens, add tomatoes, bell pepper and green onions. Add black beans and top with chicken breast. To make a low calorie dressing, combine salsa with plain nonfat Greek yogurt and taco seasoning and mix. Mix into salad. Top with avocado or cheese. Women Men 1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter 2 slices whole grain bread 1 banana Pinch of cinnamon 1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter 2 slices whole grain bread 1 banana Pinch of cinnamon 1 tablespoon hummus 1 cup carrots 8 oz. nonfat, almond, coconut, soy or rice milk Spread peanut or almond butter on one slice of whole grain bread, add mashed or sliced banana and top with cinnamon and second slice of whole grain bread. Men can enjoy carrots with hummus and milk on the side. 41