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
|
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 |
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Day 2:
Meal Time
|
Meal
|
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 |
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Day 3:
Meal Time
|
Meal
|
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 |
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Day 4:
Meal Time
|
Meal
|
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 |
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Day 5:
Meal Time
|
Meal
|
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 |
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Day 6:
Meal
|
Food
|
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 |
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Day 7:
Meal
|
Food
|
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 |
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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.
Here is a PDF downloadable version of the above meal plan