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Unique Muscle 12 Week Eating Guide
Unique Muscle 12 Week Eating Guide
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The “Unique Muscle 12 Week Eating Guide” book (‘book’) is written by
Unique Muscle (‘Unique Muscle’). These guidelines are not formulated to
suit any nutrient deficiencies, allergies or any other food related health
problems. If you are an individual with such problems, you should consult
an accredited practising dietician or similar qualified health professional.
The information provided in this book is provided "as is" and for general
health improvement recommendations only to promote healthy eating
and lifestyle habits. It is not intended as medical advice, and should not
be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical conditions. You
should not use this book as a substitute for qualified professional health
advice, diagnosis or treatment. Each individual will have their own specific
needs and the information contained in this book is designed as a set of
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and individual circumstances.
01
EAT 5 MEALS (3 MAIN
MEALS + 2 SNACKS) PER
DAY FROM THE MEAL PLAN
IN THIS BOOK.
02
SPACE YOUR MEALS 2-3
HOURS APART. DO NOT
SKIP MEALS. THIS WILL
HELP PREVENT
OVEREATING IN ONE
SITTING, BALANCE BLOOD
SUGAR, BOOST ENERGY
LEVELS AND SPEEDS UP
YOUR METABOLISM.
03
DRINK 2-3 LITRES OF
WATER A DAY (ABOUT 2
GLASSES WITH EVERY
MEAL)
EATING
RULES
04
EAT PLENTY OF VEGETABLES
(ESPECIALLY GREEN VEGGIES
LIKE SPINACH!) – YOU ARE
ALLOWED TO EAT AS MUCH AS
YOU CAN!
05
NO REFINED SUGAR!
(IMPORTANT FACT! – REFINED
SUGAR SUCH AS WHITE SUGAR
IS AN ANTI-NUTRIENT WHICH
STRIPS NUTRIENTS FROM THE
BODY, MEANING THAT SUGAR
DOES MORE HARM THAN GOOD,
IT’S KNOWN AS A SWEET
POISON).
06
CHECK OUT THE HEALTH
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RECIPES AND HEALTH
TIPS THAT YOU CAN USE
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THIS PLAN!
WHAT TO EAT &
NOT TO EAT
GOOD QUALITY PROTEIN OPTIONS : FOODS TO AVOID
• Tofu • White bread
• Lentils • Processed foods
• Tempeh • Refined sugars (sweets,
• Beans (Black, Kidney, White etc) chocolate etc)
• Green Peas • Alcohol
• Oatmeal • Soft drink
• Chickpeas
• Pastries
• Broccoli
• Deep fried food
• Boxed cereals
GOOD CARBOHYDRATE OPTIONS:
• Oats • Biscuits
• Millet • Muffins
• Quinoa • Processed meats
• Spelt • Bacon
• Rye grains (such as whole rye • Ham
bread) • Sausage
• Beans
• Chickpeas HOW TO COOK
• Lentils
• Bake
• Brown rice
• Grill
• Any type of vegetable you like!
• Steam
GOOD FATS to have SPARINGLY • Stir Fry
• Avocado
• Extra virgin olive oil COOKING MEATHODS TO AVIOD
• Coconut oil • Frying
• Raw nuts + nut butters
• Seeds (i.e. pumpkin seeds,
sunflower seeds, chia seed, linseeds
etc.)
PROTEIN
CARBS
&FATS
PROTEIN + CARBOHYDRATES + FATS
PROTEIN
Protein is made up of amino acids of which Carbohydrates are found in many foods.
our body relies on to function for day to day However, you should stay away from
activities. There are 20 different amino sweet foods with excess sugar. Instead,
acids, 9 of which our bodies cannot opt for healthier options like fruits,
produce naturally; therefore they must be vegetables, beans and nuts, as well as
obtained through diet. whole grains. These foods also contain
fibre. Fibre cannot be digested by your
Proteins that contain all 20 amino acids are body. However, fibre aids our intestine in
called complete proteins. While some expelling waste and can help lower
animal products such as meat, eggs and cholesterol.
dairy are considered to be good sources of
complete proteins; they can also be high in
saturated fat and cholesterol. A healthier
way to get your protein source is by
including more plant-based meals into your FATS
diet. Soy (tofu, tempeh etc) is a popular The misconception about fat is that it is
plant based complete protein. You can also always bad for you; however there are
achieve a complete protein every time you good fats and bad fats. The trick is to
combine legumes like beans, lentils, and eat more of the good fats and less of
peanuts with grains like wheat, rice, and the bad fats. Replacing bad fats such as
corn. sweets, junk food, butter/cream and
meat fats with good fats such as nuts,
CARBOHYDRATES avocados, and extra virgin olive oil or
coconut oil will help avoid a lot of
health problems (such as heart disease)
Carbohydrates are the main energy source of later in life. Did you know that fat is
the body. They are chains of small, simple essential for maintaining a healthy
sugars that are broken down and enter the body? Fat also helps you absorb some
body as glucose. Glucose is essential for the vitamins and minerals, promotes growth
body, as it is the preferred source of energy and development and maintains cell
in our brain, heart and central nervous membranes.
system.
MEAL PLAN
BREAKFAST
30 minutes before breakfast, drink a Unique Muscle SLIM IT Fat Metaboliser to kickstart
your metabolism for the day, use stored fat in your body as energy as well as hydrating
your body!
Protein Smoothie: 1 banana (frozen), 50g strawberries (fresh or frozen), 1 Tbsp. rolled
oats, 1 Tbsp. chia seeds, ½ Tbsp. peanut butter, 1.5 scoops Lean Up Protein Powder,
200ml almond milk, water if necessary
Easy Pancakes: ½ cup oat flour (you can blend quick oats), 1 ripe banana, 1 Tbsp.
Lean Up Protein Powder, 1 cup of almond milk - pulse ingredients into a batter and
cook on non-stick pan with a small amount of coconut oil.
1 pear or 1 apple
1 banana
1-2 Protein Bliss Balls. Recipe (makes about 12): ½ cup natural, unsweetened
nut or seed butter (peanut,almond, tahini etc), 2 Tbsp. agave or pure maple
syrup, ⅔ cup Unique Muscle Lean Up Protein Powder. Mix the nut/seed
butter with sweetener of choice, add Lean Up until completely combined.
Add a little water if necessary. Optional: Roll balls in raw cacao powder or
shredded coconut.
Healthy Buddha Bowl: ½ cup cooked quinoa, 1 cup cooked broccoli, ½ cup mashed
sweet potato, 1 Tbsp hummus, 60g baked tempeh or tofu cubes, 30g Kimchi, 1 Cup
Mixed Salad.
Lentil + Tomato salad: 1 can brown lentils (organic if possible - drained and rinsed), 1 ½
cups cherry tomatoes (halved), ⅛ cup chives or basil or parsley (optional), dressing: 1
tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice & ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil with a pinch of salt +
pepper
1-2 Protein Bliss Balls. Recipe (makes about 12): ½ cup natural, unsweetened nut or
seed butter (peanut, almond, tahini etc), 2 Tbsp. agave or pure maple syrup,
⅔ cup Lean Up Protein Powder. Mix the nut/seed butter with sweetener of choice,
add Lean Up until completely combined. Add a little water if necessary. Optional:
Roll balls in raw cacao powder or shredded coconut.
1 pear or 1 apple
1 banana
Middle Eastern Buddha Bowl: ½ cup cooked white quinoa, 1 cup roasted
cauliflower, 1 cup mixed salad, ½ cup mashed sweet potato, 1 Tbsp hummus, ½
can roasted smoked paprika chickpeas (rinse and drain chickpeas, then toss the
chickpeas with ½ Tbsp. smoked paprika & 1 tsp coconut oil).
Tofu Bowl: Pre heat oven to 200C/400F. Cut 150g extra firm tofu into cubes and
marinate for ½ hour in ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce, ½ Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp pure
maple syrup, 2 tsp corn starch (optional), 1 tsp fresh crushed ginger, 1 tsp garlic
powder. Bake for ½ hour (flip halfway). Serve with ½ cup cooked brown rice and
1 cup of broccoli.
For additional information regarding energy intake and other nutrition queries you
may have, we recommend the following websites:
HTTPS://WWW.EATFORHEALTH.GOV.AU/ 30
HTTP://WWW.AIHW.GOV.AU/
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