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.

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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







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