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.
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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.
Check out15+ High-Fiber, High-Protein Mediterranean Recipesfor inspiration.
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Each breakfast is about 400 calories, while each lunch is between roughly 350 to 400 calories.
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
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Make it 2,000 calories:Add 14 cup unsalted dry-roasted almonds as an evening snack.
slivered almonds at breakfast, omitPizza Pistachiosat A.M. snack and change P.M. snack to 1 cup low-fat plain kefir.
Day 3
A.M. Make it 2,000 calories:Add 1 (5.3-oz.)
container low-fat plain strained Greek-style yogurt to breakfast and 1 small apple to A.M. snack.
Day 5
A.M. Make it 2,000 calories:Add 1 cup low-fat plain kefir to breakfast and increase to 2 Tbsp.
almond butter at A.M. snack.
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Day 6
A.M. Make it 2,000 calories:Add 14 cup unsalted dry-roasted almonds to A.M. snack.
Make it 2,000 calories:Increase to 2 Tbsp.
almond butter at A.M. snack and add 1 medium banana to P.M. snack.
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