Breakfast Menu - Day 1 of the 3 Day Fruit Plan Diet1 cup of your favorite cereal up to 150 calories1 banana, sliced1 cup of skim milk OR 1/2 cup of whole milk OR 3/4 cup of 2% milk

Nutritional Notes: About 350 calories, 1 grain serving, 1 fruit serving, 1 dairy serving.

Mid-Morning Snack: 1/2 large apple

Nutritional Notes: About 60 calories, 1 fruit serving.

Lunch Menu - Day 1 of the 3 Day Fruit Plan DietUse the other half of the apple you enjoyed at your mid-morning snack as part of this tasty tuna (or chicken) salad.1/2 apple, chopped (60 calories)Raisins (any variety)  OR Dried Cranberries  (up to 25 calories worth)4  cups of your favorite salad greens such as chopped lettuce or raw baby spinach1 small can of drained albacore tuna OR chicken (enjoy up to 200 calories worth)1 teaspoon of chopped pecans or walnuts1 Tablespoon of light Miracle Whip Salad Dressing OR your favorite dressing up to 20 caloriesAlso enjoy up to 80 calories of your favorite crackers, bread sticks or bread.

Nutritional Notes: About 450 calories, 1 grain serving, 1 fruit serving, 4 vegetable servings, 3 protein servings

Mid-Afternoon Snack: 1 medium peach

Nutritional Notes: About 60 calories, 1 fruit serving.

Dinner Menu - Day 1 of the 3 Day Fruit Plan Diet1 small chicken breast, thawed with skin removed1 orange1 small baked potato1 cup of green beans1 pat of butter or margarine1 slice of whole grain bread (up to 70 calories)

Place chicken breast into a non-stick skillet, adding juice from the orange. Use a bit of cooking spray if necessary to prevent sticking. Cook until chicken is a beautiful golden brown. Grate a bit of orange peel over the chicken if desired before transferring to dinner plate. Enjoy with one small baked potato with a bit of butter, green beans and a slice of whole grain bread.

Nutritional Notes: About 550 calories, 1 protein serving, 1 fruit serving, 1 vegetable servings, 1 grain serving

Bedtime Snack: 1 plum.

Breakfast Menu - Day 2 of the 3 Day Fruit Plan Diet1 blueberry bagel (up to 250 calories)100 calories worth of your favorite cream cheese

Nutritional Notes: About 350 calories, 2 grain servings, 1 dairy serving (fruit is in the bagel).

Mid-Morning Snack: 1/2 small cantaloupe which is about 4 1/4" in diameter (you'll enjoy the other half for your next snack)

Nutritional Notes: 75 calories, 2 fruit serving.

Lunch Menu - Day 2 of the 3 Day Fruit Plan DietKangaroo Pockets - Stuff one whole kangaroo pocket (both sides and kangaroo pocket should contain no more than 200 calories) with the following tasty mix:3 slices of your favorite lean deli meat1/2 can of pineapple tidbits (use the unsweetened variety and drain the pineapple)2 cups of chopped lettuce or raw baby spinach1 chopped tomato1 Tablespoon of light Miracle Whip Salad Dressing OR your favorite dressing up to 20 caloriesAlso enjoy 1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries

Nutritional Notes: About 450 calories, 2 grain servings, 2.5 fruit servings, 3 vegetable servings, 1 protein serving

Mid-Afternoon Snack: 1/2 small cantaloupe which is about 4 1/4" in diameter

Nutritional Notes: 75 calories, 2 fruit serving.

Dinner Menu - Day 2 of the 3 Day Fruit Plan Diet1 pork chop (about 175 calories)1 teaspoon of grape jelly2 cups of asparagus1 slice of skim mozzarella cheese (50 calories)1/2 cup of prepared instant rice (about 100 calories worth)1 teaspoon of dried cranberries OR raisins1 slice of whole grain bread (up to 70 calories)

Pork Chop: Cook pork chop on stove top using a bit of cooking spray to prevent sticking if necessary OR cook chop on grill, in toaster oven or regular oven. When chop is golden brown, add grape jelly.

Rice: Add dried cranberries to prepared rice. Enjoy with a   bit of no calorie butter spray if desired.

Asparagus: Top prepared asparagus with a bit of salt and pepper, then add the cheese. Heat from asparagus should melt cheese - but of course, if it doesn't then place into the microwave for a few seconds.

Breakfast Menu - Day 3 of the 3 Day Fruit Plan Diet2 frozen pancakes, prepared (up to 200 calories)1 cup of sliced strawberries - either fresh or frozen if frozen then heat in microwave before topping pancakeswhipping topping (up to 100 calories worth of your favorite whipped topping)

 Top pancakes with strawberries, then add topping.

Nutritional Notes: About 350 calories, 2 grain servings, 1 dairy serving, 1 fruit serving.

Mid-Morning Snack: 1 yogurt single serving with fruit - up to 100 calories

Nutritional Notes: 100 calories, 1 fruit serving, 1 dairy serving.

Lunch Menu - Day 3 of the 3 Day Fruit Plan DietPeanut butter and banana sandwich. Spread bread with peanut butter, add slice banana and sprinkle on a bit of Splenda if more sweetness is desired.1 serving of peanut butter (up to 200 calories, any variety)1 small banana (90 calories)2 slices of bread (whole grain is best - allow 140 calories for both slices)1 cup of skim milk (80 calories)

Nutritional Notes: About 510 calories, 2 grain servings, 1 fruit serving, 1 protein serving, 1 dairy serving.

Mid-Afternoon Snack: 1 cup of grapes, any variety

Nutritional Notes: 65 calories, 1 fruit serving.

Dinner Menu - Day 3 of the 3 Day Fruit Plan Diet1 small steak (grilled, baked, pan seared using cooking spray)Carrot Salad: 2 cups of shredded carrots + 1 Tablespoon of Miracle Whip Light + 1 teaspoon of golden or dark raisinsSlaw: 2 cups of shredded cabbage + 1 Tablespoon of Miracle Whip Light + dash of celery seeds + 1 teaspoon of dried1 slice of whole grain bread (up to 70 calories)1 pat of margarine/butter

Nutritional Notes: About 500 calories, 1 protein serving, 1 fruit serving, 4  vegetable servings, 1 grain serving

Bedtime Snack: 1 cup of strawberries OR blueberries OR blackberries OR raspberries

Nutritional Notes:1 fruit serving.

Beverage Notes - Consume as many zero calorie beverages as you desire. Your best choice of course, is water. But take note not to fuel your body with too many fluids - particularly water as an imbalance can be created in the body which can result in severe life-threatening issues, including death. The body requires from 6 - 8 cups (not glasses) of water per day and this amount is inclusive of the water contained in the foods we eat.