You don’t need added sugar to give you a boost of energy.
Here are the best foods to give you energy naturally all day.
Ready to experiencelife without sugar?
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Unfortunately, most people eat way more added sugars than they realize.
We set this plan at 1,500 calories per day, a level where 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.
Day 1
Breakfast (395 calories)
A.M.
Snack (121 calories)
Lunch (359 calories)
P.M. ## Day 2
Breakfast (310 calories)
A.M.
Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall
Snack (192 calories)
Lunch (368 calories)
P.M. ## Day 3
A.M.
Snack (233 calories)
P.M. ## Day 4
A.M.
Snack (305 calories)
P.M. ## Day 5
A.M. ## Day 6
Breakfast (350 calories)
A.M.
Snack (206 calories)
Lunch (345 calories)
P.M. We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
While sugar is present in a lot of foods, it’s important todifferentiate between natural and added sugar.
Natural sugar is present in foods such as fruit, starchy vegetables, carbohydrates and unsweetened dairy.
These are all considered added sugar even though honey and maple syrup are naturally produced sugar.
Commonly consumed foods with added sugarare sugar-sweetened beveragessuch as sodaand sauces, including ketchup and BBQ sauce.
Read the nutrition label on packaged foods to see how much added sugar is in each serving.
Will Dickey
What Are Complex Carbohydrates?
Examples of complex carbs are whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables.
How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Get the facts: Added sugars.
American Heart Association.Added sugars.
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
