EatingWell
key in 2 diabetes is the fastest-growing chronic disease in the world.
How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
Why This Meal Plan Is Great for You
Thisanti-inflammatorymeal plan can work for everyone.
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Make swaps as desired 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely!
If you prefer to make a swap, go for it.
If eating the same breakfast or lunch every day helps simplify your routine, we get it!
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Each breakfast option provides 300 to 400 calories, while the lunches range from 334 to 416 calories.
Check out more of ourHigh-Protein Anti-Inflammatory Lunchesfor inspiration.
Added sugars are those added during processing to sweeten foods.
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
Does the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Improve Blood Sugar Levels?
Snack (62 calories)
Lunch (363 calories)
P.M. ## Day 2
A.M.
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Snack (219 calories)
Lunch (334 calories)
P.M. ## Day 3
Breakfast (396 calories)
P.M.
Snack (131 calories)
P.M. chopped walnuts to P.M. snack and 23 cup cooked quinoa to dinner.
Day 5
A.M.
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Snack (237 calories)
P.M. ## Day 6
A.M.
Snack (187 calories)
Lunch (416 calories)
P.M. ## Day 7
P.M. natural peanut butter to the apple at P.M. snack.
American Diabetes Association.American Diabetes Month: Help Fight the Growing Diabetes Epidemic.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
Joslin Diabetes Center.Carbs, Protein and Fats Their Effect on Glucose Levels.
American Society for Nutrition.Most Americans are not getting enough fiber in our diets.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
American Diabetes Association.Extra Weight, Extra Risk.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Get the Facts: Added Sugars.
American Heart Association.Added Sugars.
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