I wrote up a no added sugar 5 day meal plan back in 2019 and a 5 day minimally processed meal plan last year. Since we are doing a no added sugar health challenge this week I thought it was time for an updated meal plan.
The average American consumes ~70 grams of added sugar a day, while the American Heart Association recommends women consume less than 24 grams a day. The less the better, I think we all know that, but added sugar can be sneaky and adds up quickly throughout the day. Consuming too much sugar on a regular basis can have significant health consequences.
This meal plan does not limit natural sugar, which is naturally found in whole and unprocessed foods, such as fruit. We are trying to avoid those sugar that are added into foods through processing, cooking, or after cooking. That’s why it is so important to read nutrition labels for any packaged foods, condiments, dressings, beverages, etc. you’re consuming.
Whenever I do the no added sugar detox I feel more energy, less cravings, and less bloat! Be sure to continue to your water challenge goal + breaking a daily sweat to increase the detoxification process 😉
Every morning I have coffee with 2 scoops Vital Proteins Marine collagen and splash Nut Pods with cinnamon
DAY 1
Breakfast: Tropical Peachy Protein Smoothie
Lunch: Tuna salad (made with primal kitchen mayo) on a bed of lettuce OR with Simple Mills crackers + side raw veggies
Snack: handful of almonds
Dinner: Sheet pan beef and broccoli with mushrooms + brown rice or cauliflower rice
Snack: 2 pieces Evolved white chocolate + tea
DAY 2
Breakfast: 2 eggs cooked in ghee + 1/2 avocado on Base Culture bread + handful berries
Lunch: Easy chicken salad (make double batch for leftovers)
Snack: apple slices + ground up nut butter
Dinner: lettuce wraps
Snack: freezer fudge + herbal tea
DAY 3
Breakfast: Cookies & cream smoothie
Lunch: chicken salad leftovers from day 2
Snack: packet of pistachios
Dinner: salmon taco bowls
Snack: popcorn + herbal tea
DAY 4
Breakfast: Chia seed pudding
Lunch: avocado egg salad with veggies or on Base Culture bread
Snack: Bulletproof bar
Dinner: Chicken tortilla soup
Snack: 2 pieces Evolved white chocolate + herbal tea
DAY 5
Breakfast: Protein overnight oats (skip the maple syrup)
Lunch: soup leftovers
Snack: Unsweetened yogurt + 1/4 c sliced almonds or walnuts + handful berries
Dinner: Spaghetti squash with turkey marinara sauce + side salad
Snack: popcorn
xx, Alix
