Looking to lose weight?
Focusing on protein and fiber can help.
Jen Causey
If losing weight is your goal, you may benefit from increasing your protein and fiber intake.
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How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
Dispersingprotein intakemore evenly throughout the day helps the body use protein more efficiently and provides more stable energy.
Each day provides at least 30 grams of this important nutrient.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely.
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We want you to love the meals youre eating!
If theres a meal you dont like, definitely feel free to substitute another option.
If you prefer to eat the same breakfast or lunch every day, that works!
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Each breakfast option is between 338 and 364 calories while each lunch is between 355 and 430 calories.
It has many health benefits and has been tagged as our No.
1 nutrient forweight loss, improvedblood sugar levelsand lowercholesterol.
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We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
How Do Protein and Fiber Help with Weight Loss?
Snack (117 calories)
Lunch (430 calories)
P.M.
Snack (140 calories)
P.M. natural peanut butter as an evening snack.
Day 5
A.M.
Snack (131 calories)
Lunch (355 calories)
P.M.
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Snack (98 calories)
P.M. ## Day 7
A.M.
Snack (62 calories)
P.M. American Society for Nutrition.Most Americans are not getting enough fiber in our diets.
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