Any foods can fit into a healthy meal plan. There are no forbidden or bad foods. The key is finding foods you enjoy that will allow for consistency over a lifetime. This is why it is called a lifestyle modification. We have found that being too restrictive backfires and results in the up and down yoyoing of most weight loss journeys. To lose weight you need a calorie deficit. To lose weight in a healthy way that can be maintained over time, aim for mostly homemade meals that are made from mostly unprocessed whole foods, such as vegetables, legumes and lean meats.

Everyone will have a meal plan that is unique to their tastes, values and goals.