A delicious and satisfying high-protein meal plan chock-full of fruits and veggies for summer.
Every cell in your body needs protein.
There are 20 different amino acids that make up proteins.
Photo: Antonis Achilleos
Another benefit of protein is it helps keep you full for longer.
Along with fiber, protein reduces digestion speed and, therefore, helps keep you full and satisfied.
During summer, when fruits and vegetables are plentiful, it’s easy to hit your fiber goals.
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How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
Each day has at least 75 grams of protein and 25 grams of fiber.
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 (153 calories)
Lunch (432 calories)
P.M. ranch dressing and increase P.M. snack to 2 cups edamame.
Day 2
A.M.
Snack (175 calories)
Lunch (404 calories)
P.M. ## Day 3
A.M.
Snack (200 calories)
Lunch (526 calories)
P.M.
Prepare 3 servings ofBlueberry-Banana Overnight Oatsto have for breakfast tomorrow and on Days 5 and 6.
Day 4
Breakfast (285 calories)
A.M.
Snack (128 calories)
Lunch (371 calories)
P.M. Cheddar cheese to A.M. snack and addBasic Green Salad with Vinaigretteto dinner.
Jacob Fox
Day 5
A.M. ranch dressing to A.M. snack and increase to 2 cups of edamame at P.M. snack.
Day 6
A.M.
Snack (230 calories)
Lunch (350 calories)
P.M. ## Day 7
Breakfast (366 calories)
A.M.
Will Dickey
Snack (315 calories)
P.M. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
