Proteinis one of the building blocks of all the cells in your body.
Not to mention, things like injuries or illness can temporarily increase your protein needs.
But there is another major benefit of protein, and that’s thesatiety factorit provides.
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Protein helps you feel full, which can help if you are trying tolose weight.
Consuming moreanti-inflammatory foodsalongside more protein and fiber is a triple whammy when it comes to health benefits.
But which ones should you focus on?
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(Protein needs are typically calculated at 0.8 g per kilogram of body weight.)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
Related:Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan for Beginners
What Is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Chronic inflammation differs from acute inflammation in a few key ways.
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But chronic inflammation occurs even without an injury, is longer term and can persist without noticeable symptoms.
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Lunch (332 calories)
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Breakfast (333 calories)
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Lunch (338 calories)
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Breakfast (375 calories)
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Snack (147 calories)
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Breakfast (507 calories)
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Snack (285 calories)
Lunch (432 calories)
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Breakfast (276 calories)
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Snack (199 calories)
Lunch (325 calories)
P.M. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
