How to Substitute for Tuna in the 3 Day Diet

The 3 day diet has become a popular way to lose weight quickly. Some people claim to lose up to ten pounds in a few days. Even though the 3 day diet has become very popular for weight loss, many people find they cannot stomach the tuna. Tuna is on the 3 day diet plan once for lunch and once for dinner. If you cannot tolerate the thought of tuna, follow the steps below to substitute for tuna in the 3 day diet.

Instructions

1. Substitute another type of fish that has the same amount calories and protein as the tuna. For example, there are about 80 calories in 1/2 cup of tuna and 16 grams of protein. Find a fish you enjoy that has similar calories and protein. Make sure the fish has zero carbohydrates and less than one gram of fat.

2. Substitute skinless chicken for tuna in the 3 day diet. The fat content is a little higher in chicken. A skinless chicken breast has about 120 calories and a little over one gram of fat. Eat a little smaller portion of chicken than the tuna, and you should be okay.

3. Substitute Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken Breast White Meat in the can for tuna in the 3 day diet. There is very low fat content, but it's still a little higher than tuna. However, the calories are a little less than tuna to compensate for the difference in fat.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind that the 3 day diet consists of approximately 900 calories a day.

• If you're looking for a copy of the 3 day diet, there's a link to it below in the resource section.

• Don't substitute high fat fish like lobster or salmon. There's too much fat in these types of fish compared to tuna.

• Always check with your doctor before starting a diet.

Resources

• 3 Day Diet
• Maximize Weight Loss Tips