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Examples of 2000 Calorie Diets *

 

Listed below are three examples of 2000 calorie dieting menus. They all contain 4 meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with an afternoon snack.

 

 

I always try to make sure my diet is well balanced by including a large number of different types of foods. For this reason I frequently change or rotate my dieting menus. This practice helps to avoid possible deficiencies in essential nutrients.

 

I have also included a cheat day in one of the diet examples. This allows me to eat some forbidden foods without consuming too many calories. I try not to cheat often, maybe once every ten-twelve days. When I do have a cheat day I compensate for the extra calories by drinking lots of water and more fruit during the day.

 

The following diets are for demonstration purposes only!

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Example of 2000 Calorie Dieting Menu for One Day.

 

Breakfast:

  • Omelette (with 3 egg whites, 1 yolk, sliced onions, chopped zucchini &garlic) - 210 calories

  • 2 slices granary toast with Jam (conserve) - 250 cals

  • Natural Fat-free Yogurt small pot - 60 calories

  • Small piece of fruit - 50 cals

Method for Omelette:

In a large non-stick pan, gently heat the onion and zucchini. Add 2 tablespoons of water. While stirring frequently, cook until onion is clear. Add eggs and garlic powder and continue to cook until eggs are done. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese to add more taste.

 

Lunch:

  • Chicken pasta salad (one chicken breast with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, & green peppers) - 210 calories

  • 4 tablespoons whole-wheat pasta (with 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise) - 240 cals

  • Fruit juice - 90 cals

Snack:

  • 2 slices of malt loaf (with thin smear butter)  - 200 cals

Dinner:

  • Chilli Con Carne - 630 TOTAL calories for this dish!

  • using 125g lean mince beef, 150ml chopped tomatoes, 1 green chilli (chopped & deseeded), one onion, 100g kidney beans

  • Salad with light dressing - 115 cals

  • One small low-fat fruit trifle - 55 cals

Method for Chilli con carne:

Saute 1 onion in 2 tbsp oil. Add pinch cumin seeds, 1 tsp garlic, 1 grenn chilli & 150ml tomatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir in half can drained kidney beans & 15g flat leaf parsley. Serve with asparagus and a salad with low-fat dressing.

 

Total for whole day's menu = 2015 approx Calories

 

 

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2000 Calories Sample Diet.

 

Breakfast:

  • Banana sandwich on granary bread with 2tbsp fruity brown sauce - 350 calories

  • Bacon & eggs (2 rashers bacon, one scrambled egg) - 310 cals

  • grilled tomatoes - 45 cals

  • Piece of fruit or fruit juice 80 cals

  • Tea or coffee (no sugar)

Lunch:

  • Pasta & prawn salad - 300 TOTAL calories for this dish!

  • One chocolate bar - 200 cals

Method for Pasta:

Mix 75g cooked wholemeal pasta with 50g peeled prawns, 2 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise. Add to salad of cucumber, peppers, celery, tomatoes, spring onions & lettuce.

 

Snack:

  • 2 rice cakes with low-fat cottage cheese & chives - 110 cals

Dinner:

  • Roast chicken leg or wings 150g - 240 cals

  • Mashed potatoes one cup - 125 cals

  • Vegetables + Herbs & light oil - half plate (Cabbage, cauliflower, carrots & broccoli) - 180 cals

  • Gravy - 60 cals

Calories for above diet sample = 2000 approx.

 


 

 

 

Example of Diet Menu for a treat day!

 

Breakfast:

  • One small bowl of cereals (bran flakes) with skimmed milk - 150 calories

  • Orange juice - 80 cals

Lunch:

  • Baked beans (half tin) on granary toast (2 slices) - 300 calories

  • 2 Pieces of fruit (plum, kiwi or orange) - 120 cals

Snack:

  • Piece of fruit - 80 calories

  • 2 Rye crisp breads (multi-grain with thin butter spread) - 90 cals

Dinner:

  • One take-away curry (beef or pork)  - 450 calories

  • Fried rice - 500 cals

  • Spring roll - 250 cals

Calories for above diet menu = 2020 approximately

 


 

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* The dieting examples above are displayed here ONLY to demonstrate how I construct a diet plan. You must seek approval from a qualified dietician before introducing any new food or changing any part of your diet. Please read our Terms!!


 

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