Day 1
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Breakfast
Turmeric Quinoa Porridge
Cooked quinoa with almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, chia seeds, blueberries, and walnuts.
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Lunch
Grilled Salmon Power Bowl
Grilled salmon over spinach and arugula with roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, and lemon-tahini dressing.
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Dinner
Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
Chicken breast sautéed with garlic, ginger, broccoli, bell peppers, and bok choy in coconut aminos, served over cauliflower rice.
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Snack
Chia Pudding with Berries
Chia seeds soaked in almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, topped with raspberries and almonds.
Recipes
Breakfast Turmeric Quinoa Porridge
Portions: Each adult: ¾ cup cooked quinoa + toppings
Ingredients
- Quinoa – 1½ cups (uncooked)
- Almond milk – 3 cups
- Turmeric – 1½ tsp
- Cinnamon – 1½ tsp
- Chia seeds – 3 tbsp
- Blueberries – 1½ cups (fresh or frozen)
- Walnuts – ¾ cup (chopped)
- Honey – to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa, almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, and chia seeds.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa absorbs the liquid.
- Divide into 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with blueberries, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey if desired.
Lunch Grilled Salmon Power Bowl
Portions: Each adult: 4 oz salmon + 1½ cups bowl
Ingredients
- Salmon – 4 fillets (24 oz total, 6 oz each)
- Quinoa – 1½ cups (uncooked)
- Spinach – 8 cups (approx. 2 large bags)
- Cucumber – 1 large (sliced)
- Avocado – 2 (sliced)
- Lemon – 1 (juiced)
- Fresh dill – 4 tbsp (chopped)
- Olive oil – 3 tbsp
- Salt & pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until it flakes easily.
- In a large bowl, toss spinach, cucumber, quinoa, dill, and remaining olive oil.
- Divide into bowls and top each with avocado slices and a salmon fillet.
Dinner Ginger Turmeric Chicken Thighs with Roasted Cauliflower & Sweet Potato
Portions: Each adult: 6 oz chicken + 1½ cups roasted veggies
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless) – 12 pieces (approx. 3 lbs total)
- Sweet potatoes – 4 medium (cubed)
- Cauliflower – 2 heads (cut into florets)
- Garlic – 4 cloves (minced)
- Olive oil – 4 tbsp
- Turmeric – 2 tsp
- Paprika – 1½ tsp
- Lemon – 1 (juiced)
- Salt & pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix chicken thighs with turmeric, paprika, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 1½ tbsp olive oil. Coat evenly.
- Spread chicken on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Toss sweet potatoes and cauliflower with 2½ tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a separate baking sheet.
- Roast veggies for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Serve chicken with roasted veggies.
Snack Chia Pudding with Berries
Portions: Each adult: 1 small jar (~½ cup pudding)
Ingredients
- Chia seeds – 6 tbsp
- Almond milk – 2 cups
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp (optional)
- Berries – 1½ cups
- Almonds – ½ cup (chopped)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Stir before serving. Divide into small jars or bowls.
- Top with berries and chopped almonds.