Food & Nutrition Meal Ideas Meals to Break Your Sugar Habit By Shape Editors Shape Editors The Shape staff is made of up seasoned writers, editors, journalists, and artists who are experts in our field. Some of us even hold fitness or health certifications that allow us to add even more knowledge to the stories you read and the advice you're given. Whether we're digging into the latest workout trend to test its validity, speaking to dermatologists about a specific skin concern, or delivering tips about how to strengthen your mental wellbeing, we aim to do that with authority, trust, and approachability. Shape's editorial guidelines Published on April 29, 2009 Share Tweet Pin Email Here's everything you'll need for one week of meals and snacks on the plan. SUNDAY Banana Burrito Make an 8" pancake using 1 cup lowfat pancake mix, 1 egg, 1 tbsp wheat germ, and 1 cup nonfat milk. Slice one small banana and place pieces down the center of the cooked pancake; roll it into a "burrito." Top with 2 tbsp apricot sauce (apricots canned in their own juice, drained and slightly blended until chunky) and 1 tbsp fat-free yogurt. Caesar Salad Toss together 2 cups romaine lettuce, 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp low-calorie Caesar dressing and ground black pepper, to taste. MONDAY Spicy Linguini with Clam Sauce Cook 9-oz (dry) fresh linguini noodles in salted, boiling water until barely tender, about 5 minutes. For sauce: In a large saucepan, saute 4 minced garlic cloves in 2 tbsp olive oil on medium heat for 1 minute. Do not allow to brown. Add two 6 1 /2-oz cans minced clams, 1 28-oz can stewed tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice and a dash of red pepper flake. Cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top drained pasta with sauce and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. TUESDAY Egg salad sandwich In a small bowl, combine 1 large egg (boiled and chopped), 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp diced celery, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional), and salt and pepper to taste. Spread mixture on one slice of whole-wheat bread and top with 2 lettuce leaves; add second slice of bread. Turkey Burger with Corn Salsa Form 4 oz of extra-lean, ground turkey into a patty. Grill or broil meat to desired doneness (medium rare, well-done, etc).For salsa: combine 1 medium chopped tomato, 2 tbsp diced red onion, 1 tbsp diced green chili, 2 tbsp corn and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Top burger with salsa and serve. Sweet Potato Fries Cut 1 5-ounce sweet potato into wedges and sprinkle with salt. Place pieces on a cookie sheet that's been coated with vegetable cooking spray. Bake wedges in oven heated to 425 degrees until slightly crispy, about 25 minutes. WEDNESDAY Sunrise Smoothie In a blender, whip 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, 2 tbsp orange juice concentrate, 1 banana, 4 apricot halves (canned in own juice), 2 tbsp toasted wheat germ, tsp lemon peel. Pour in a glass and serve. Spinach and Pear Salad Toss together 2 cups baby spinach, 1 pear, seeded and sliced, 1 tbsp diced red onion, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar. THURSDAY Tomato Stuffed with Tuna In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 can water-packed tuna (drained, about 2 oz), 1 tbsp lowfat mayonnaise, 2 tbsp diced celery and 1 tbsp diced green onions. Slice 1 large tomato into quarters and top with the tuna mixture. Pork and Vegetable Stir Fry Slice 2 oz extra-lean pork loin and 4 cups of vegetables into thin strips. Coat a large saucepan with vegetable spray and place over medium-high heat. When a droplet of water sizzles in the pan, add the pork, vegetables.Mix in 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp. red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp. soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Sautee mixture until meat is cooked through, about 7 minutes. FRIDAY Bean n' Cheese Quesadillas Place 2 corn tortillas on high heat on a griddle, sprinkle 1 oz grated cheddar cheese over top and 1/3 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed). Heat until cheese begins to melt, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and top with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and 1/3 cup salsa. SATURDAY Morning Soft Taco Coat a medium pan with vegetable cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add tomato, two eggs and 1 tbsp salsa. Scramble mixture until fluffy and serve inside two warmed corn tortillas. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit