Yes, you can mix and match meals if there’s one you don’t like. To promote more stable blood sugars, we chose recipes rich in both protein and fiber and aimed for a carb level of about 40 grams per meal. Because of this, swapping recipes within this plan should be fine for most people. If you’re browsing some of our other diabetes-friendly<\/a> and anti-inflammatory recipes<\/a> to make instead, you may want to choose a recipe with a similar nutrition profile. <\/p>"
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{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I eat the same breakfast or lunch every day?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Yes, you can eat the same breakfast and lunch every day if you prefer. Each breakfast is between 358 to 478 calories while lunches span 347 to 446 calories. Carbohydrates per meal range from 30 to 48 grams. Each recipe is high in both fiber and protein, both of which can help promote better blood sugar.<\/span><\/span><\/p>"
}
}
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{
"@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 (DGAs) 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>"
}
}
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{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What nutrients can lower inflammation?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Richly pigmented fruits and vegetables along with fats from nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil and fish are the typical cornerstones of the anti-inflammatory diet. Some of the specific nutrients associated with reducing inflammation include vitamins C and E, fiber, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, unsaturated fats, antioxidants, polyphenols and probiotics.<\/span><\/p>"
}
}
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