Here’s a 7-day meal plan based on the resources from Forks Over Knives and Plant Based And Broke:
7-Day Meal Plan
Day 1:
- Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Lunch: Lentil Soup
- Dinner: Spicy Cauliflower Stir-Fry
Day 2:
- Breakfast: Berry Smoothie Bowl
- Lunch: Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Dinner: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Day 3:
- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble
- Lunch: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
- Dinner: Vegetable Paella
Day 4:
- Breakfast: Banana Pancakes
- Lunch: Tomato Basil Soup with a side of Whole-Grain Bread
- Dinner: Mushroom Risotto
Day 5:
- Breakfast: Green Smoothie
- Lunch: Veggie Wrap with Hummus
- Dinner: Lentil and Spinach Curry
Day 6:
- Breakfast: Chia Pudding
- Lunch: No-Tuna Salad Sandwich
- Dinner: Butternut Squash Soup
Day 7:
- Breakfast: Granola with Plant-Based Yogurt
- Lunch: Vegan Mac and Cheese
- Dinner: Black Bean Chili
Shopping List
Fruits:
- Bananas
- Apples
- Berries
- Lemons
Vegetables:
- Cauliflower
- Sweet potatoes
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Tomatoes
- Butternut squash
- Mixed greens
Proteins:
- Tofu
- Lentils
- Black beans
- Chickpeas
Grains:
- Oats
- Whole-grain bread
- Quinoa
- Brown rice
Miscellaneous:
- Plant-based yogurt
- Chia seeds
- Hummus
- Spices (turmeric, cumin, chili powder)
For detailed recipes, you can visit Forks Over Knives recipes section and explore more on the Plant Based And Broke guide.
That’s a ton of carbs… At least for my metabolism
Foods are not macro nutrients and all foods contain carbohydrates, proteins and fats, this is a way of thinking about food invented by food companies to sell you unhealthy processed food.
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