Day 1
Plant protein foundation
P 75 g
C 280 g
F 65 g
Start with complete plant proteins and iron‑rich foods. Focus on combining legumes with grains for optimal amino acid profiles. Include vitamin C with iron sources for better absorption.
- Combine beans/lentils with whole grains for complete protein
- Add vitamin C (citrus, peppers) with iron‑rich foods
- Include fortified plant milk for B12 and calcium
Breakfast — tofu scramble bowl
Seasoned tofu scramble with spinach, tomatoes, nutritional yeast; whole grain toast with avocado.
Benefits: Complete protein from tofu; iron from spinach; healthy fats from avocado. Vitamins: B12 (nutritional yeast), K, E, folate.
Lunch — chickpea Buddha bowl
Roasted chickpeas, quinoa, kale, sweet potato, tahini dressing, hemp seeds.
Benefits: Complete protein from quinoa; fiber and iron from chickpeas; omega‑3s from hemp seeds. Vitamins: A, C, K, B‑complex.
Dinner — lentil vegetable curry
Red lentil curry with coconut milk, spinach, tomatoes; served over brown rice.
Benefits: High protein and fiber from lentils; iron absorption aided by tomatoes; anti‑inflammatory turmeric. Vitamins: C, K, B6, folate.
~1800 kcal