How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
Plus, each night’s dinner is on the table in 25 minutes or less.
This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs.
Photo: Photography: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Greg Luna
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.
Strategies for Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
There are several ways to promote healthy blood sugars.
Jacob Fox
Snack (176 calories)
Lunch (311 calories
P.M. ## Day 2
Breakfast (374 calories)
A.M.
Snack (62 calories)
Lunch (365 calories)
P.M. ## Day 3
A.M.
Snack (200 calories)
P.M. natural peanut butter to breakfast and add 1 avocado, sliced, to dinner.
Ali Redmond
Day 4
A.M.
Snack (206 calories)
P.M. ## Day 5
A.M.
Snack (95 calories)
P.M. natural peanut butter to breakfast, add 2 Tbsp.
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
natural peanut butter to the apple at A.M. snack, and add 3 Tbsp.
chopped walnuts, toasted if desired, to the salad at dinner.
Day 6
A.M.
Snack (101 calories)
Lunch (342 calories)
P.M. ## Day 7
A.M. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
