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3 High Protein and Low Carb meals while taking Semaglutide or Tirzepatide, a 1 day meal plan.

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Updated: Nov 9, 2024

Moderately low carb Diet plan for one day

Here is a High Protein, moderately low carb Diet plan for one day of eating while taking Wegovy, Ozempic, or Semaglutide. This meal plan totals approximately 1317 calories, 99g protein, 25g carbs, and 88g fat.



scrambled eggs

Breakfast:


3 scrambled eggs cooked with 1 tablespoon of olive oil (285 calories, 21g protein, 1g carbs, 22g fat)

1 cup of sautéed spinach (41 calories, 5g protein, 5g carbs, 1g fat)

2 slices of bacon (86 calories, 6g protein, 0g carbs, 7g fat)

Total: 412 calories, 32g protein, 6g carbs, 30g fat



chicken breast


Lunch:

Grilled chicken breast (4 oz) with herbs and spices (187 calories, 35g protein, 0g carbs, 3g fat)

1 cup of steamed broccoli (55 calories, 4g protein, 11g carbs, 1g fat)

1 tablespoon of olive oil as dressing (119 calories, 0g protein, 0g carbs, 14g fat)

Total: 361 calories, 39g protein, 11g carbs, 18g fat

Snack (optional):


(Optional )1 serving of mixed nuts (160 calories, 6g protein, 6g carbs, 14g fat)




salmon

High Protein Low Carb Dinner:

Baked salmon fillet (4 oz) with lemon and dill (236 calories, 34g protein, 0g carbs, 10g fat)

1 cup of roasted asparagus (66 calories, 4g protein, 8g carbs, 4g fat)

1 tablespoon of butter (102 calories, 0g protein, 0g carbs, 12g fat)

Total: 404 calories, 38g protein, 8g carbs, 26g fat.



Now, we know that while on these medications, intake will vary from person to person. We recommend Looking at ratios or percentages as opposed to total calories. Ex. 60 Percent of calories from protein, 60 percent from a combination of fat and protein. Feel free to substitute protein and vegetable sources with similar macronutrient profiles.




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