7-Day No-Sugar, Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan

If you have weight-loss goals, you may be surprised to hear that it’s a bit more complicated than simple math. While calories in/calories out has long been touted as the simple weight-loss solution, we know that factors like chronic inflammation, lack of sleep, genetics, stress and hormones can impact body weight maintenance. In this plan, we skip added sugars, which are added during processing to sweeten foods. However, we kept foods with naturally occurring sugars, such as fruit, vegetables and unsweetened dairy, which provide other nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and fiber. Additionally, you’ll find a week of delicious meals and snacks that include anti-inflammatory ingredients like beets, nuts, fish, avocado, dark leafy greens and berries. Additionally, though calories are not the only factor influencing body weight, aiming to decrease calories while filling up on plenty of protein and fiber can help assist weight-loss efforts. If you think inflammation may be hindering your weight loss efforts, this 7-day meal plan is for you.