Sugar Free Meal Plan for weight loss
Sugar-Free Meal Plan for Weight Loss
You can reach your weight loss objectives with the help of this delicious and nutrient-rich 7-day meal plan with no added sugars.
The truth is that most of us consume far more added sugars than we realize, despite the fact that we undoubtedly believe that sugar and desserts have a place in a balanced and healthy diet. The CDC estimates that the typical American consumes 17 teaspoons (68 grams) of added sugar daily. That is significantly more than the maximum of 6 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men advised by the American Heart Association. Even though we don't believe added sugars should be avoided permanently, it can be beneficial to examine how added sugars are incorporated into our diets and how they affect our health.
This plan outlines a week's worth of delectable recipes that are designed to support weight loss objectives by emphasizing satiating nutrients like protein and fiber while avoiding added sugars. At 1,500 calories per day, which is where most people will experience weight loss, we've set this diet. We provided modifications for 1,200 and 2,000 calories per day in order to accommodate people with various caloric needs.
I want to lose weight. How many calories should I consume?
What Are Added vs. Natural Sugars and What Are the Benefits?
Natural sugars, such as those in fruits, vegetables, and unsweetened dairy products, like plain yogurt, are healthier than added sugars. This is due to the fact that foods with natural sugars also contain more vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein, all of which are healthier for us and better at controlling our blood sugar levels than foods with only added sugar. As their name suggests, added sugars are added during processing and have no nutritional value. The good news is that the nutrition label now makes it simpler by clearly stating the amount of added sugars per serving, as per the FDA, whereas it once required some digging to distinguish between added and natural sugars when purchasing groceries. However, because there are numerous names for ingredients with added sugars, it can be useful to quickly scan the ingredient list before buying processed foods.
Foods to Concentrate on for Losing Weight:
Give nutrient-dense foods a high priority if you want to maintain weight loss while feeling satisfied:
Vegetables,(winter squash, sweet potato, and white potatoes)
Dairy products (kefir , yogurt, cheese) without added sugar
Meat, poultry, and fish.
seeds and nuts
Nut butter (check the nutrients especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and kale, as well as leafy greens.
Fruit
Whole grains (brown rice, oats, quinoa, bulgur, barley, and whole wheat)
starchy vegetables nutrtion label and pick one without added sugars, if available)
Eggs
Lentils and other legumes
How to Prepare Your Week's Meals in Advance:
Make the Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad for days two through five's lunch.
Day 1 (350 calories)
Breakfast
10 Minute Spinach Omelet, one serving, and one medium apple
Morning snack
(131 calories)
One big pear
lunch.
(423 calories)
1 serving of green salad with beets and edamame
1 cup plain, low-fat kefir
Afternoon Snack
(126 calories)
8 halves of dried walnuts 1/4 cup blueberries
Dinner
(481 calorie)
Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad, 1 serving
Day 2
breakfast
(315 calories)
1 cup of plain low-fat yogurt
Raspberry fruit 1/4 cup
1/4 cup of almonds sliced
Morning snack
(206 calories)
dry-roasted unsalted 1/4 cup almonds
Meal
(433 calories)
Meal-Prep Spinach & Strawberry Salad 1 serving
one medium size peach
Evening Snack
Raspberry fruit 1 cup
1/2 cup low-fat plain kefir
Dinner
(7 calories)
1 serving of grilled vegetables and pasta with basil pesto
Totals for the day: 1,507 calories, 89g fat, 80g protein, 111g carbohydrate, 32g fiber, and 1,072mg sodium.
Day 3
Breakfast
(280 calories).
1 piece of whole-wheat bread with 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter on top.
Slicing 1 medium apple
Breakfast Snack
(237 calories)
dry-roasted, unsalted 1/4 cup almonds
1 plum
Meal
(433 calories)
Meal-Prep Spinach & Strawberry Salad, 1 serving
one medium peach
Afternoon Snack
(62 calories)
100 g of blackberries
Dinner
(499 calories)
1 serving of Chicken & Broccoli in a Creamy Ranch Skillet.
2/3 cups cooked brown rice
Total daily intake of 1,510 calories, 79g of fat, 76g of protein, 132g of carbohydrates, 31g of fiber, and 1,081mg of sodium.
Day 4
Morning meal
(315 calories)
Greek yogurt low in fat, one cup
14 cup raspberries
almonds, cut into 1/4 cup.
Breakfast Snack
(131 calories)
1 big pear
Lunch
(433 calories)
a single serving of spinach and strawberry meal-prep salad
1-medium peach
Afternoon Snack
(132 calories)
8 sliced, dried walnuts
3/4 cup blueberries
dinner
(495 calories) a single serving of sheet-pan steak fajitas
Total daily intake: 1,507 calories, 75g fat, 95g protein, 126g carbohydrate, 30g fiber, and 1,002mg sodium.
Day 5
Breakfast
(280 calories)
1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter spread on one slice of whole wheat bread.
1 sliced medium apple
Morning snack
(145 calories)
1/4 cup plain low fat yogurt
Blueberries 14 cup
lunch
433 calories are in
Spinach and Strawberry Meal Prep Salad 1 serving
1 small peach
Afternoon Snack
(223 calories)
1 plum and 25 dry-roasted unsalted almonds
Evening meal
(445 calories)
Gnocchi Salad with Summer Vegetables 1 serving
73g of fat, 72g of protein, 158g of carbohydrates or 30g of fiber, and 1,412mg of sodium make up the daily total of 1,525 calories.
Day 6
Breakfast
(315 calories)
1 cup of plain low-fat yogurt
Raspberry fruit, 1/4 cup
1/4 cup of almonds, sliced
Morning Snack
(331 calories)
One big banana
2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter
lunch
400 calories for
1 portion of the chicken and apple kale wraps
1 plum
Afternoon Snack
(59 calories)
one medium peach
Dinner
(400 calories)
Southwestern Cauliflower Rice Bowls, 1 serving, with Shrimp and Avocado Crema
Total daily calories: 1,504; 67g fat; 100g protein; 138g carbohydrate; 30g fiber; 961mg sodium.
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