Each day provides at least 75 grams of protein plus 28 grams of fiber for satisfying meals.

As with all meal plans, this is meant to serve as a framework for a healthy eating plan.

Aiming to eat more plant-based proteins but still want to include meat in your routine?

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Theflexitarian dietcan be a great option.

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.

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Day 1

Breakfast (384 calories)

A.M.

Snack (125 calories)

Lunch (501 calories)

P.M. ## Day 2

Breakfast (318 calories)

A.M.

Snack (130 calories)

Lunch (365 calories)

P.M. chopped walnuts to A.M. snack and 14 cup guacamole to dinner.

Chipotle Tofu Tacos

Jason Donnelly

Day 3

Breakfast (368 calories)

A.M.

Snack (155 calories)

P.M. ## Day 4

A.M.

Snack (141 calories)

P.M. chopped walnuts to A.M. snack and 1 medium apple to lunch.

vegetarian protein bowl

Fred Hardy

Day 5

P.M. ## Day 7

P.M. Plus, research shows that eating more fiber, independent of other diet changes,can aid weight-loss efforts.

How We Create Meal Plans

Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWellsmeal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.

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

Butternut Squash Chickpea Mac & Cheese

Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans

Jacob Fox

Overhead photo of Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

photographer: Jennifer Causey, food stylist: Ali Ramee, prop stylist: Claire Spollen

a recipe photo of the Cucumber Salad Sandwich

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle