Getting older with each passing year is inevitable.
How we age is influenced by genetics, current habits and plenty of luck.
Though we continue to be bigsunscreenfans, there is so much more to aging well than our outside appearance.
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Preserving muscle and strength is critical to healthy aging.
How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs.
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While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.
Frequently Asked Questions
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
Snack (182 calories)
Lunch (424 calories)
P.M. ## Day 2
Breakfast (396 calories)
A.M.
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Snack (131 calories)
Lunch (385 calories)
P.M. ## Day 3
A.M.
Snack (109 calories)
P.M. ## Day 4
A.M. natural peanut butter to A.M. snack and add 1 servingMassaged Kale Salad with Grapes & Cheddarto dinner.
Day 5
Breakfast (397 calories)
A.M.
Snack (209 calories)
P.M. ## Day 6
A.M.
Snack (206 calories)
Lunch (406 calories)
P.M. natural peanut butter to the apple at lunch.
Day 7
Breakfast (317 calories)
A.M.
Snack (198 calories)
P.M. natural peanut butter to lunch.
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
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