7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners, Created by a Dietitian

How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWell’s meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. What Is the Mediterranean Diet? TheMediterranean dietis more of a lifestyle than a restrictive diet with food “rules.” Ali Redmond Its goal is to incorporate the nutritious foods that people traditionally eat in the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Ali Redmond Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits The Mediterranean diet was voted the best diet byU.S....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Donna Parker

7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Better Blood Sugar, Created by a Dietitian

While incorporating the principles of the Mediterranean diet, we also considered strategies to improve blood sugar levels. We opted for a moderately low carbohydrate level to help reduce total blood sugar levels. This 1,800-calorie meal plan has modifications for 1,500 and 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs. Photo:Morgan Hunt Glaze/Rachel Marek While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do. We set this plan at 1,800 calories and aimed to spread protein and fiber throughout the day....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Wendy Adams

7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Insulin Resistance

This 7-day Mediterranean diet meal plan aims to reduce insulin resistance without skimping on flavor. TheMediterranean dietwas once again named the overall best diet in 2023, according toU.S. How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Insulin is responsible for regulating our blood sugars. This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Emma Griffith

7-Day Mediterranean-Diet Meal Plan for High Blood Pressure, Created by a Dietitian

Though it’s often symptomless, high blood pressure should be taken seriously. How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. Plus, we limit the salt to no more than 1,500 milligrams per day, per theAmerican Heart Association’srecommendation. Photo: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman Though excess sodium is limited, this plan doesn’t skimp on flavor. This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Richard Lang

7-Day No-Cook Meal Plan

Keep your cool with this week of easy no-cook dinners. Keep your cool with this week of easy no-cook dinners. Serve the avocados with a leafy green salad with vinaigrette to round out the meal with more veggies. Double the recipe and use the hummus for a healthy snack with cut-up vegetables. Serve the salad open-face on toasted pita bread or scoop it atop more shredded napa cabbage. EnjoyKiwi & Mango with Fresh Lime Zestfor dessert....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Victoria Taylor

7-Day No-Sugar Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan for High Cholesterol, Created by a Dietitian

Enjoy a week of no-sugar-added anti-inflammatory meals and snacks tailored to lower cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that plays animportant rolein our bodys ability to make cells, vitamins and hormones. High cholesterol has no symptoms and requires a simple blood test with a medical provider to check levels. Photo:EatingWell How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Sharon Chandler

7-Day No-Sugar High-Fiber Meal Plan for Insulin Resistance, Created by a Dietitian

Skip the added sugar and add more fiber to your meals and snacks to help improve your insulin resistance. Instead, we focus on nutrients that are shown to improve blood sugarslike fiber and protein. How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWell’s meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Frequently Asked Questions We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Dr. Janet Brown

7-Day No-Sugar High-Protein Meal Plan for Diabetes

Manage your diabetes while skipping added sugars in this protein-packed weeklong plan. Added sugars are particularly tricky because they cansneak into your dietfrom unexpected sources. How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. Greg DuPree This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs. While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Sheri Romero

7-Day No-Sugar Meal Plan for Diabetes, Created by a Dietitian

Ditch added sugars while improving your blood sugar levels in this delicious 7-day plan for diabetes. The trick is, of course, to enjoy everything in moderation and optimize nutrition in your daily routine. How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. Carolyn Hodges This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs. While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Marisa Wright

7-Day No-Sugar Meal Plan for Healthy Immunity

Ditch added sugars while eating to support a healthy immune system in this nutritious 7-day plan. How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs. Rachel Marek While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do. Frequently Asked Questions We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Carla Jones

7-Day No-Sugar Meal Plan for Heart Health, Created by a Dietitian

Recipe photos: Robby Lozano. This meal plan aligns with the American Heart Associationsheart-healthy dietrecommendations. It centers around fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats. Photo:Recipe photos: Robby Lozano. EatingWell design. Americans eat an average of 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day. Instead, you get sweetness from natural sugars in fruit or dairy. This is beneficial for heart health, metabolic health and more. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Tricia Manzanero, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Stephanie Moore

7-Day No-Sugar Meal Plan for High Blood Pressure

Skip added sugars while improving your blood pressure with this nutritious and delicious heart-healthy plan. However, many of us are eating way more added sugars than we realize. How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. Brie Passano This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs. While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Kathy Figueroa

7-Day No-Sugar Meal Plan for Insulin Resistance, Created by a Dietitian

A flavorful way to manage your insulin resistance! And that’s when insulin resistance may occur. However, prediabetes and key in 2 diabetes are not the only conditions associated with insulin resistance. Photo: Carson Downing But there is good news. How We Create Meal Plans Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious. This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Theresa Griffin