Looking to improve metabolic syndrome?
We focus onanti-inflammatoryingredients, skip added sugars and pump upfiberan important nutrient for heart health and blood sugars.
How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
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Why This Meal Plan Is Great for You
This meal plan is nutrient-rich and super filling.
Each day provides an average of 38 grams of fiber and 82 grams of protein.
Just 7% of adults in the United States meet their fiber goals.Voted ourNo.
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Make adjustments as needed to fit your taste preferences and routine.
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
Yes!
We have a lot ofhigh-fiberandanti-inflammatory recipesto choose from if youd prefer to make a swap.
Youll notice that the breakfast options range from 266 calories to 409 calories.
On days where breakfast is lower in calories, we included more substantial snacks.
If youre planning to eat the same breakfast daily, you may want to adjust snacks as well.
Added sugarsare sweeteners added during processing.
They include white sugar, maple syrup, honey, high-fructose corn syrup, agave and more.
Checking the nutrition label can help determine whereadded sugarsare making their way into your routine.
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
And if youre worried about the sugar in fruit, dont fret.
Snack (139 calories)
Lunch (309 calories)
P.M. natural peanut butter as an evening snack.
Day 3
Breakfast (266 calories)
A.M.
Snack (215 calories)
P.M. ## Day 4
A.M.
Snack (209 calories)
P.M. natural peanut butter as an evening snack.
National Institutes of Health.
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.Metabolic Syndrome.
American Society for Nutrition.Most Americans are not getting enough fiber in our diets.
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
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