Yes! This meal plan is meant to serve as inspiration. It doesn’t need to be followed exactly to reap the benefits. When choosing recipes, we made sure to check the calories, fiber, protein and sodium to align with the parameters of this plan and be within our sodium limits. If you’re making a recipe swap, it may be helpful to choose a recipe with similar calories, fiber, protein and sodium levels. For more inspiration, check out these delicious high-protein recipes<\/a>.<\/p>"
}
}
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{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I eat the same breakfast or lunch every day?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Definitely, it’s fine to eat the same breakfast or lunch every day. The breakfasts range from 385 to 465 calories while the lunches span 354 to 536 calories. These ranges are fairly close, though if you’re closely monitoring your calories or other nutrients, like protein, you may want to adjust a snack or two.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Why is there not a modification for 1,200 calories?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that limiting calories to 1,200 per day is too low for most people to meet their nutritional needs, plus it’s unsustainable for long-term health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What are plant-based proteins?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Plant-based proteins<\/a> include beans, lentils, soy, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Eating a wide variety of plant-based proteins in midlife is linked to a higher probability of healthy aging.<\/span><\/p>"
}
}
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