Hit your protein intake goals while avoiding added sugar with this beginner-friendly meal plan.
Recipe photos: Victor Protasio and Jen Causey.
Another perk of this plan is that youll hit your nutrient targets while avoiding added sugars.
Photo:Recipe photos: Victor Protasio and Jen Causey. EatingWell design.
This 1,800-calorie meal plan has modifications for 1,500 and 2,000 calories to support those with different calorie needs.
While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.
To make it 2,000 calories: Add 1 ounce of walnuts to evening snack.
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
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Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
