Dr. Ahmed Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) is currently the most effective medication for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is said to work even better with diet and lifestyle modifications.
So, in this article, we have added a Mounjaro meal plan that is good to go with type 2 diabetes and Mounjaro (Tirzepatide).
Mounjaro Meal Plan
Here is a 7-day Mounjaro meal plan based on 1500 daily calories designed for people taking one of the most potent diabetes and weight loss drugs, Tirzepatide.
Day 1:
Meal Time | Meal Menu | Calories |
| Breakfast | 1 medium-size apple, 2 scrambled eggs, 1 slice of bran bread | 310 |
| Snack | 1-2 oz almonds | 160 |
| Lunch | Turkey and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread, + sauteed carrot sticks | 325 |
| Snack | 1 small orange | 62 |
| Dinner | Grilled chicken breast + roasted asparagus +1 cup brown rice | 645 |
| Total Calories | – | 1502 |
Day 2:
Meal Time | Meal Menu | Calories |
| Breakfast | 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal +1 cup strawberries +1 hard-boiled egg | 245 |
| Snack | 1 medium-size pear | 101 |
| Lunch | Grilled chicken salad with veggies and red beans+ tomato and cucumber salad | 290 |
| Snack | ½ cup popcorns | 80 |
| Dinner | Baked salmon with sauteed spinach, 1/2 cup quinoa | 684 |
| Total Calories | – | 1500 |
Day 3:
Meal Time | Meal Menu | Calories |
| Breakfast | 2 slices of whole grain bread + 1/2 avocado, and 1 poached egg | 295 |
| Snack | 1/2 cup sweet potato | 81 |
| Lunch | Tuna salad with mixed greens on whole-grain bread | 301 |
| Snack | 1 small apple | 95 |
| Dinner | Grilled chicken breast + roasted Brussels sprouts and 1/2 cup mint yogurt | 728 |
| Total Calories | – | 1500 |
Day 4:
Meal Time | Meal Menu | Calories |
| Breakfast | 1 small banana +1/2 cup Greek yogurt, | 280 |
| Snack | 1 hard-boiled egg | 70 |
| Lunch | Shrimp Stir Fry with Brown Rice | 275 |
| Snack | 1 small orange, 1 string cheese | 122 |
| Dinner | Baked salmon, roasted asparagus, 1/2 cup brown rice | 653 |
| Total Calories | – | 1500 |
Day 5:
Meal Time | Meal Menu | Calories |
| Breakfast | 1 small apple +2 scrambled eggs +1 slice whole wheat bread | 310 |
| Snack | 1 oz mixed nuts | 160 |
| Lunch | Black Bean Soup with Whole Grain Bread | 325 |
| Snack | 1 small orange | 62 |
| Dinner | Grilled steak with baked sweet potato | 645 |
| Total Calories | – | 1502 |
Day 6:
Meal | Food Menu | Calories |
| Breakfast | Whole Grain Waffles (1-2) + Greek Yogurt | 400 |
| Snack | 1 cup Pineapple | 150 |
| Lunch | Vegetable + chickpea salad (1 cup) | 400 |
| Snack | Edamame | 100 |
| Dinner | Spaghetti Squash + Turkey Bolognese | 500 |
| Total | 1550 |
Day 7:
Meal | Meal Menu | Calories |
| Breakfast | Greek Yogurt with Berries | 250 |
| Snack | Apple and Almond Butter | 150 |
| Lunch | Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado and Veggies | 400 |
| Snack | Carrots and Hummus | 100 |
| Dinner | Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables | 500 |
| Total | 1400 |
1500 Kcal per day may be too much for some individuals especially those who wish to lose weight or those who are already taking less than 1500 kcal per day.
For such individuals, simply taking half the dinner mentioned above can reduce your daily calorie intake to around 1250 kcal per day.
To further restrict your diet, you can skip one of the two snacks mentioned or take half the lunch or the breakfast.
This way you can reduce your daily calorie intake to 800 – 1000 kcal per day which is considered a restrictive diet and help you lose weight faster with Mounjaro and Ozempic.
Conclusion:
Dietary modifications along with your treatment regime can help you lose more weight and achieve your glycemic targets easily.
However, this is a general meal plan that does not consider an individual’s specific needs. As a result, you must consult a registered dietitian or your healthcare provider for a proper meal plan based on your weight, age, and associated complications.
