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What 1,500 Calories Looks Like (Back-to-Basics)

Published January 12, 2021
1 minute read

Published January 12, 2021
1 minute read

The new year is a great time to get back to basics, especially after a few weeks of holiday indulgences. These easy-to-make meals will help you get back on track and are great options whenever you need to home in on the nutrition building blocks, aka lean proteins, slow-digesting carbs, healthy fats and colorful veggies.

Discover and log these recipes and more in the MyFitnessPal app!

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

SNACK

DINNER

DESSERT

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