Weight-Loss Diet of 1,500 Calories

Non-starchy vegetables

kale, arugula, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, etc.

Fruits

Berries, apples, pears, citrus fruits, melon, grapes, bananas, etc.

Starchy vegetables

Potatoes, peas, sweet potatoes, plantains, butternut squash, etc.

Fish and shellfish

Sea bass, salmon, cod, clams, shrimp, sardines, trout, oysters, etc.

Poultry and meat

Chicken, turkey, beef, bison, lamb, etc.

Whole grains

Oats, brown rice, farro, quinoa, bulgur, barley, millet, etc.

Easy Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners