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Easy Everyday Meals: 5-DAY MEAl PLAN

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By Madhu Gadia, M.S., R.D.
Photos by Scott Little and Blaine Moats
Food styling by Greg Luna and Dianna Nolin

Wouldn’t it be easier to eat healthfully if someone would do the planning and cooking for you? While we can’t promise you a chef, we can deliver on the meal plans. Follow these five quick-and-easy, 1,800-calorie menus. If you need more or fewer calories, just reduce or increase food portions. To customize the menus, mix and match the meals or change the fruits and vegetables.

Menu Key
tsp.= teaspoon
Tbsp.= tablespoon
oz.= ounces

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