100 Percent Dedication

7 DAY DIET PLAN  credit: third party image reference  DAY 1  Breakfast   I cup of Greek yogurt   With half a cup of fruits, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, chopped almonds or walnuts  Lunch   2 cups of mixed salad greens with cherry tomatoes and olives on top and a dressing of olive oil and vinegar   Whole-grain pita bread with hummus  Dinner   Salmon with potatoes and corn salad  credit: third party image reference   DAY 2  Breakfast   One pan-fried egg   Whole-wheat toast    Grilled tomatoes   For additional calories, add another egg or some sliced avocado to the toast.  Lunch   Mixed bean salad  Dinner   One portion of baked cod or salmon with garlic and black pepper to add flavor   One roasted potato with olive oil and chives  DAY 3  Breakfast   1 cup cooked oatmeal    Half cup of berries like blueberries...

        HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALMONDS                                                                  credit: third party image reference Almonds are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, and are associated with a number of health benefits. Just a handful of almonds — approximately 1 ounce — contain one-eighth of our daily protein needs. Almonds may be eaten on their own, raw, or toasted; they are available sliced, flaked, slivered, as flour, oil, butter, or almond milk. Benefits of almonds There are a number of potential health benefits associated with almonds. 1) Almonds and cholesterol A study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association suggests that consuming almonds  increases vitamin E levels in the plasma and...