Carbohydrates have been villainizedfor their alleged contribution to weight gain.

Carbohydrate-rich foods provide a lot of important nutrients, some of which are difficult to get from other foods.

How We Create Meal Plans

Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.

30-Day Low-Carb Meal Plan: 1,200 Calories

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely, Food Stylist:Chelsea Zimmer

Day 3

Breakfast (266 calories, 30 g carbohydrates)

A.M.

Snack (110 calories, 14 g carbohydrates)

P.M. ## Day 4

Breakfast (260 calories, 23 g carbohydrates)

A.M.

Snack (218 calories, 28 g carbohydrates)

P.M. ## Day 5

A.M.

Week 1

Snack (209 calories, 26 g carbohydrates)

P.M. ## Day 6

Breakfast (260 calories, 48 g carbohydrates)

A.M. ## Day 7

A.M. ## Day 10

Breakfast (238 calories, 41 g carbohydrates)

A.M. ## Day 11

A.M. ## Day 12

A.M.

Snack (179 calories, 30 g carbohydrates)

P.M. ## Day 14

Breakfast (285 calories, 14 g carbohydrates)

A.M. ## Day 17

Breakfast (260 calories, 23 carbohydrates)

A.M. ## Day 18

A.M. ## Day 19

A.M.

Snack (95 calories, 25 g carbohydrates)

P.M. ## Day 20

Meal-Prep Tip:Start theClassic Beef Stroganoffin the slow cooker in the morning.

Shrimp Scampi Zoodles

Cook it on the Low setting so it’ll be ready in time for dinner (8-10 hours).

Breakfast (268 calories, 30 g carbohydrates)

A.M. ## Day 21

A.M.

Snack (48 calories, 11 g carbohydrates)

P.M.

Vegan Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower Rice

Snack (30 calories, 8 g carbohydrates)

P.M. ## Day 23

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A.M. ## Day 24

A.M.

Snack (115 calories, 1 g carbohydrate)

P.M. ## Day 25

Breakfast: (221 calories, 21 g carbohydrates)

A.M.

Snack (30 calories 8 g carbohydrates)

P.M. ## Day 27

Breakfast (344 calories, 26 g carbohydrates)

P.M. ## Day 28

A.M. ## Week 5

Day 29

A.M. ## Day 30

A.M. ## You Did It!

Chicken Florentine

Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

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Asian Beef and Cabbage Salad

Hummus-Crusted Chicken

spaghetti squash with roasted tomatoes beans and almond pesto

Week 2

Korean Steak, Kimchi & Cauliflower Rice Bowls

a recipe photo of the One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely, Food Stylist:Chelsea Zimmer

four containers with Zucchini Noodles & Quick Turkey Bolognese

Walnut Rosemary Crusted Salmon

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Broiled Ginger-Lime Chicken

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week 3

Roasted Chicken

Taco-Stuffed Zucchini

Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & Edamame

Zucchini Enchiladas

Classic Beef Stroganoff

Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions

Week 4

Speedy Crab Cakes

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Rachel Marek

White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi

Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats

Salmon-Stuffed Avocados on a blue surface

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

week 5 weight loss

Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts

Taco Stuffed Avocados