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Week 1

Day 1

• Breakfast: Spinach and mushroom omelette cooked in olive oil with a side of blueberries.
• Lunch: Quinoa bowl with grilled chicken, roasted sweet potato, and steamed kale drizzled with lemon-tahini dressing.
• Snack: A small handful of almonds and an apple.
• Dinner: Baked salmon fillet with a turmeric-garlic rub, served with quinoa or brown rice and sautéed broccoli and bell peppers.
• Notes: This day packs in fiber, omega-3 fats, and vitamin C. Sweet potato and quinoa provide complex carbs for energy and help keep blood sugar steady.

Day 2

• Breakfast: Overnight chia seed pudding with almond milk, cinnamon, strawberries, and walnuts.
• Lunch: Large mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and grilled shrimp; dressed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Snack: Carrot sticks or bell pepper strips with 2 tbsp of hummus.
• Dinner: Stir-fry with tofu (or chicken) and an array of veggies (broccoli, snap peas, carrots) in ginger-garlic sauce; served over cauliflower rice.
• Notes: Fermented food via hummus introduces probiotics, and plenty of colorful veggies add antioxidants. Ginger and garlic add natural anti-inflammatory compounds.

Day 3

• Breakfast: Warm oatmeal with almond milk, flaxseed, chopped pear, cinnamon, and pumpkin seeds.
• Lunch: Lentil soup with diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, turmeric, and cumin; side of arugula salad with olive oil and lemon.
• Snack: Green smoothie (spinach, pineapple, banana, coconut water, grated ginger).
• Dinner: Grilled grass-fed lean steak or portobello mushroom “steak” with roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash.
• Notes: Occasional lean red meat is fine if grass-fed; cruciferous veggies help with hormone detox.

Day 4

• Breakfast: Greek yogurt (unsweetened or coconut yogurt) with mixed berries, crushed pecans, and a drizzle of honey.
• Lunch: Whole-grain wrap (or collard green wrap) with grilled zucchini, bell peppers, hummus, and avocado; side of olives.
• Snack: Green tea and a small square of dark chocolate (minimum 70% cacao).
• Dinner: “Power bowl” with wild-caught salmon, black beans, sautéed spinach, quinoa, and fresh salsa.
• Notes: Fermented dairy introduces probiotics, green tea and dark chocolate supply flavonoids to reduce inflammation.

Day 5

• Breakfast: Avocado toast on whole-grain bread with a boiled egg.
• Lunch: Tuna salad lettuce wraps with Dijon mustard, olive oil mayo, diced celery, and parsley; side of tomato and basil soup.
• Snack: Sliced cucumber and jicama with chili-lime seasoning.
• Dinner: Turkey meatballs with zucchini noodles (“zoodles”) in olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and basil sauce.
• Notes: Zoodles reduce refined carbs; herbs like basil and oregano add anti-inflammatory benefits.

Day 6

• Breakfast: Berry smoothie bowl (blueberries, strawberries, spinach, banana, almond milk, topped with kiwi, pumpkin seeds, and coconut flakes).
• Lunch: Quinoa tabbouleh salad with grilled chicken skewers.
• Snack: Grapes with goat cheese or walnuts.
• Dinner: Baked cod with lemon, capers, and dill; served with steamed asparagus and baked sweet potato.
• Notes: Root veggies provide satiating carbs and beta-carotene for skin health.

Day 7

• Breakfast: Savory breakfast scramble with sautéed kale, tomatoes, and onions scrambled with eggs, topped with avocado.
• Lunch: Chickpea “Buddha bowl” with roasted chickpeas, cucumber, shredded red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and brown rice.
• Snack: Homemade trail mix (almonds, walnuts, dried tart cherries, dark chocolate chips).
• Dinner: Vegetable curry with lentils, turmeric, ginger, garlic, cauliflower, peas, and carrots in coconut milk.
• Notes: Turmeric provides curcumin, an anti-inflammatory compound that absorbs better with black pepper and healthy fats.

Week 2 & 3

[Continue with similar structure, adding diverse proteins, grains, and plant-based meals to keep the diet varied and satisfying.]

Foods to Eliminate or Reduce:

• Refined sugars & processed foods: No sugary drinks, candy, or baked goods.
• Inflammatory oils: Avoid corn oil, soybean oil; use olive, coconut, or avocado oil.
• High-glycemic refined carbs: Avoid white bread, pasta, pastries; use quinoa, oats, and brown rice.
• Excess alcohol: Limit or eliminate alcohol during this plan.
• Dairy & gluten: Reduce if sensitive; opt for fermented dairy (yogurt, kefir) and gluten-free grains.

Results to Expect:

• Reduced bloating, more stable energy, clearer skin, improved digestion.
• Balanced hormones and fewer sugar cravings.
• Better sleep, reduced inflammation-related joint pain.

Enjoy the journey to better health!