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.