But did you know there is one pop in of carbohydrate that actually helps you manage your diabetes?

This is a far cry from the17-gram averagethat most Americans currently get in their typical eating patterns.

But what exactly is fiber, and how do you get more in your diet?

Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

Technically, there are two types of fiber:soluble and insoluble.

How We Create Meal Plans

Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.

For that reason, we are skipping added sugar altogether in this meal plan.

Chicken & Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto

We also set it at 1,500 calories, which is a level at which most people will lose weight.

This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs.

While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.

Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Warm Barley Salad

Frequently Asked Questions

We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.

Day 1

Breakfast (390 Calories)

A.M. ## Day 2

A.M. ## Day 3

Breakfast (390 calories)

A.M. ## Day 4

Breakfast (422 calories)

A.M. ## Day 5

Breakfast (279 calories)

A.M. pumpkin seeds to evening snack.

Day 6

Breakfast (361 calories)

Add peanut butter to the smoothie before blending.

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Day 7

Breakfast (222 calories)

A.M.

Snack (308 calories)

Lunch (394 calories)

P.M. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.

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