My Perfect Meal

I told a friend at work that I should write a diet book called "The Tuna-Cottage Cheese-Broccoli-Banana Diet." He laughed and said I should include carrots because I eat them all the time too. It was just a joke, but that really is my perfect meal. Here's why it should be yours too.

There are other foods that taste good, but this meal combines things that I like with the nutritional breakdown that I need.

My Eating Goals:

• Protein heavy at every meal
• Getting vitamins and carbohydrates from fruit and veggies
• Feeling full without feeling bloated

What goes into the meal

• 1/2 can of tuna with a little mayonnaise
• 1/2 a cup of cottage cheese--full fat
• 1 handful of fresh broccoli
• several small carrots or 1/2 a large carrot
• 1 banana
• 8 0z. of water

Why it's so good

• I like the taste--especially the tuna and cottage cheese
• This has a lot of protein
• Half the meal is veggies and fruit
• The carbs come from smart sources
• I feel lean and full
• The fats are from good sources
• I know exactly what's in the meal

Other Best-Meal Ideas

• Plain Full-Fat yogurt with strawberries or bananas
• 1 banana with fresh ground peanut butter and a drizzle of honey with a glass of milk
• Meat and cheese roll-ups with veggies and fruit
• 2 eggs, turkey bacon, hot sauce, onions, peppers, and cheese in a bowl

What are your best-meal ideas?