This no-sugar anti-inflammatory meal plan makes taking care of your blood pressure a delicious endeavor.

According to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, almost half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure.

Along with reducing your stress, one way to reduce high blood pressure is through your diet.

a recipe photo of the Easy Sheet Pan Eggs with Mushroom and Spinach

Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly

But there is another benefit to following the DASH diet.

How We Create Meal Plans

Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal 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.

Peanut Butter & Pomegranate Toast

ted + chelsea cavanaugh

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.

Eating too much added sugar, especially in sugary beverages, is known to increase inflammation.

salmon with quinoa salad on a white plate

Day 1

Breakfast (210 Calories)

A.M. hummus at afternoon snack and add 3 oz.

cooked chicken to dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast (299 Calories)

A.M. ## Day 3

Breakfast (424 calories)

A.M. ## Day 4

Breakfast (301 calories)

A.M. To make it 2,000 calories:Add 1 whole-wheat English muffin to breakfast, add 3 Tbsp.

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Day 5

Breakfast (309 calories)

A.M. cooked chicken and 112 Tbsp.

sunflower seeds to dinner.

Day 6

Breakfast (268 calories)

A.M. To make it 2,000 calories:Add 1 whole-wheat English muffin to breakfast, add 2 Tbsp.

Chicken Chard and Sundried Tomato Quesadillas

Rachel Marek

peanut butter to A.M. snack and increase to 2 servings trail mix at afternoon snack.

Day 7

Breakfast (465 calories)

A.M. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.

a recipe photo of the Composed Salad with Pickled Beets and Smoked Tofu

Super Quick Low Carb Shrimp Scampi in a skillet

Antonis Achilleos

Edamame Hummus Wrap