14-Day Clean-Eating Meal Plan: 1,200 Calories

Day 5

14-Day Clean-Eating Meal Plan: 1,200 Calories

Breakfast (290 calories)

• 1 serving Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

Clean-Eating Shopping Tip: Avoid brands of store-bought peanut butter that include trans fats and added sweeteners.

A.M. Snack (32 calories)

• 1/2 cup raspberries

Lunch (392 calories)

• 1 serving Greek Meatball Mezze Bowl

Dinner (543 calories)

• 1 serving Pork Chops with Garlicky Broccoli

Daily Totals: 1,225 calories, 54 g protein, 102 g carbohydrates, 30 g fiber, 71 g fat, 1,175 mg sodium.

Day 6

14-Day Clean-Eating Meal Plan: 1,200 Calories

Breakfast (257 calories)

• 1/2 cup rolled oats, cooked in 1 cup milk

• 1 medium plum, chopped

Oats are cooked, then plums and a dash of cinnamon are added.

A.M. Snack (101 calories)

• 1 medium pear

Lunch (325 calories)

• 1 serving Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

Clean-Eating Shopping Tip: Make sure you select hummus without extra sugars or salt by checking the ingredient list twice. You might consider creating your own. Garlic hummus is tasty and simple to make.

P.M. Snack (62 calories)

• 1 medium orange

Dinner (543 calories)

• 1 serving Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed Peppers

• 2 cups mixed greens dressed with 1 Tbsp. Citrus Vinaigrette

Meal-Prep Tip: You’ll use the remaining Citrus Vinaigrette next week.

Daily Totals: 1,203 calories, 57g protein, 146 g carbohydrates, 31 g fiber, 49 g fat, 1,120 mg sodium.

Day 7

14-Day Clean-Eating Meal Plan: 1,200 Calories

Breakfast (307 calories)

• 2 cups  Avocado Green Smoothie

A.M. Snack (35 calories)

• 1 clementine

Lunch (352 calories)

• 2 1/4 cup Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

• 1 slice sprouted-grain bread, toasted and topped with 1 Tbsp. hummus

Pack the salad in this useful meal-prep container if you’re taking it with you so the greens and dressing stay fresh until you’re ready to eat.

Meal-Prep Tip: On Day 10, have lunch with a portion of the Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette. Separately store the dressing.

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P.M. Snack (30 calories)

• 1 plum

Dinner (490 calories)

• 1 1/2 cups Mexican Cabbage Soup

• 2 cups No-Cook Black Bean Salad

Meal-Prep Tip: On Day 9, save a 1-cup portion of the No-Cook Black Bean Salad for lunch. Wait to add the dressing until you’re ready to eat and store it separately. For lunch on Days 9 and 12, pack 2 portions of the Mexican Cabbage Soup in a leak-proof container.

Daily Totals: 1,214 calories, 35 g protein, 163 g carbohydrates, 48 g fiber, 55 g fat, 1,365 mg sodium.

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