A low carb diet plan focuses on reducing carbohydrate intake while emphasizing proteins and non-starchy vegetables. 

Drawing from our experience, this approach limits carbs to less than 26% of your daily calories, making it an popular  choice for weight management and overall health. 

At Berry Street, we connect you with Registered Dietitians who can create personalized low-carb meal plans specifically tailored to your lifestyle.

In this article, we’ll explore a sample low carb diet plan, giving expert guidance on how various Registered Dietitians from our team can incorporate these meal plans into your every day routine. 

Let’s dive in!

Best Low Carb Meal Plan

Here are a whole day’s worth of meals for a low carb meal plan. 

They offer a variety of flavors and textures while sticking to reduced calories as well as curating a diet plan for lowering cholesterol. It is important to remember that everybody’s caloric needs are different, so portions may need to be adjusted to fit your individual nutrition needs and goals. 

Breakfast: Chipotle-Cheddar Broiled Avocado Halves (331 Calories, 25g Carbohydrates)

Start your morning with a flavorful mix of creamy avocado, sharp cheddar, and smoky chipotle for a satisfying and nutritious breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 2 small or 1 large halved and pitted avocados

• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1 small chipotle chile

• 1 tsp minced adobo

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• pinch of salt

• 4 lime wedges for serving

Preheat your broiler to high heat and place the avocado halves on a baking sheet. Combine the cheese, chipotle, lime juice, and salt in a bowl, then divide the mixture among the avocados. 

Broil the avocados for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden on top, then serve warm with lime wedges.

As per our expertise, these Chipotle-Cheddar Broiled Avocado Halves provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber. Additionally, the cheddar and chipotle supply protein and antioxidants, making this a balanced, energizing meal.

A Registered Dietitian specializing in weight loss can use recipes like this to tailor a breakfast that aligns with your weight or overall health management goals.

A.M. Snack: Greek Yogurt With Blueberries And Coconut (199 Calories, 17g Carbohydrates)

Boost your energy with this creamy Greek Yogurt With Blueberries And Coconut snack for a delicious mid-morning treat.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt

• ½ cup fresh blueberries

• 1 tbsp shredded and unsweetened coconut

Combine the Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, and shredded coconut in a bowl. Stir gently to blend the flavors and enjoy this quick, healthy snack right away.

This scrumptious snack combines probiotics from the Greek yogurt with antioxidants in blueberries and healthy fats in coconut in the form of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs).  

Together, these ingredients are able to support your gut health, giving you sustained energy all morning. Additionally, they also promote robust skin cell growth and rejuvenation concerning aging and nutrition. 

If you’re looking for a dietitian specializing in diabetes, they can even incorporate snacks like this into  meal plans for type 2 diabetes and adjust your portions accordingly for balanced nutrition throughout the day.

At Berry Street, we work closely with you to ensure that each meal of your low-carb plan is both delicious and effective. 

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Lunch: Crunchy Confetti Tuna Salad Plus One Apple And Cheddar Cheese (365 Calories, 34g Carbohydrates)

This vibrant and crunchy tuna salad paired with fresh apple and cheddar cheese makes lunchtime flavorful and fun.

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp chopped fresh dill (or ¼ teaspoon dried)

• ¼ tsp kosher salt to taste

• ¼ tsp ground pepper to taste

Salad:

• 2 cans drained tuna in olive oil

• 1 small diced carrot 

• 2 diced celery stalks

• ¼ cup chopped celery leaves or parsley 

• ¼ cup shredded radishes

• ¼ cup diced yellow bell pepper

• 2 tbsp minced red onion

• 1 sliced scallion

• 8 large Bibb lettuce leaves

Whisk together all the dressing ingredients until they’re well combined, then toss the salad ingredients gently with the dressing in a large bowl. 

Serve the salad over stacked Bibb lettuce leaves, and pair with crisp apple slices and a few cheddar cheese wedges as an additional snack.

This Crunchy Confetti Tuna Salad delivers lean protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids from the tuna, paired with vitamins and minerals from the fresh veggies.

Our research indicates that a cardiac dietitian can use nutrient-dense meals like this to build heart-healthy, low-carb meal plans suited to your specific needs.