Skip the added sugar and bump up the protein to keep yourself full on this seven-day meal plan.

That’s 2 3/4 teaspoons or almost half of your daily recommended max.

Focusing on foods with proteinand fiber can help you feel satisfied while skipping added sugar.

One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan

Antonis Achilleos

To get more specific, you could use theUSDA’s online calculator.

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.

Turkey Pesto Sandwich

Victor Protasio

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 (59 calories)

Lunch (584 calories)

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Breakfast (302 calories)

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Jamie Vespa

Snack (315 calories)

Lunch (306 calories)

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Breakfast (236 calories)

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Snack (200 calories)

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Lunch (357 calories)

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Breakfast (264 calories)

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Breakfast (294 calories)

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Snack (187 calories)

Lunch (415 calories)

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Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus

Snack (210 calories)

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

Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

Jason Donnelly

Bowl of Easy Italian Wedding Soup on a gray cloth background

Apple & Peanut Butter Toast

Chicken Cutlets with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce