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What 1,800 Calories Looks Like (Back-to-Basics Edition)

Image showing text "What 1,800 calories looks like (Back-to-Basics Edition)" at the top. Below, various foods appear: a green smoothie, seeds-covered energy balls, zoodles, avocado toast, a dish of chicken and vegetables, and a bowl of nuts and dried fruits—emphasizing simple yet nutritious choices. MyFitnessPal Blog
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There’s no better time than the start of a new year to get back to basics — especially after a few weeks of holiday indulgence. Think: super simple, easy-to-make meals jam-packed with nutrients. It doesn’t get much easier than blending up a green smoothie at breakfast, tossing together pasta for lunch and throwing a sheet pan meal in the oven for dinner.

Chock full of nutrient-rich leafy greens, healthy fats and filling fiber, this 1,800-calorie day is the perfect January jumpstart into healthy eating.

BREAKFAST

MORNING SNACK

LUNCH

AFTERNOON SNACK

DINNER

DESSERT

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