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Weeknight Dinners
Designed by a Registered Dietitian, Made by You
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Whole food based.
Weeknight Dinners meals are filled with fiber, lean protein, and healthy fats — they’re anti-inflammatory, energizing, and delicious. They’re also packed with color and flavor to improve your health and keep you interested in whole-food-based eating and home cooking. All ingredients are whole or minimally processed and free of refined sugar.
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Mediterranean diet focus.
Weeknight Dinners is a plant-based meal plan program derived from the Mediterranean diet. Focus is placed on fresh, seasonal, whole foods. Extra virgin olive oil is the main source of fat, chicken and seafood are used more than lamb and beef, and nearly 50% of the meals are vegetarian. Lunch and dinner dishes include ample vegetables — both cooked and raw.
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Non-restrictive.
Restriction isn’t a focus of the program because, well, it’s not sustainable. And, quite frankly, it’s not fun. With that being said, food groups are not removed, and food is not demonized. Gluten is used, and so is dairy. Not every day, but it is incorporated at times (substitutions are provided when appropriate). With Weeknight Dinners, intuitive eating is encouraged.
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Nutrient dense.
Menus are designed to provide your body with the vitamins and minerals you need. The macronutrient profile is s 50% carbs, 20% protein, and 30% fat. It’s well balanced and backed by current scientific literature. It’s also derived from the Mediterranean diet lifestyle — which has helped millions live long, robust lives.
Meet your Registered Dietitian.
Hi. I’m Kelly — The Mediterranean Diet Dietitian™ and the creator of Weeknight Dinners.
I hold a master’s degree in Food Studies and a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. I’m also a Registered Dietitian with a Graduate Certificate in Dietetics. My mission is to help others find pleasure in cooking and eating — all while creating a life they can maintain. I hope you’ll join me in the kitchen.
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Why Consult a Registered Dietitian?
Consulting a Registered Dietitian is an excellent decision if you want to improve your overall health and well-being. A Registered Dietitian is a highly trained and qualified nutrition expert who can help you achieve your nutrition goals through personalized advice and guidance.
Registered Dietitian and Culinary Nutritionist Kelly Powers can help you create a healthy and balanced eating plan that meets your unique needs and preferences while considering any medical conditions or dietary restrictions you may have. Kelly also provides support to help you stay on track and make sustainable lifestyle changes, so you can stop dieting — for good. Consulting a Registered Dietitian can be especially beneficial if you are struggling with weight management, chronic diseases, or other nutrition-related health concerns.
Benefits of a Registered Dietitian Designed Meal Plan.
A meal plan designed by a Registered Dietitian offers numerous benefits for improving overall health and well-being. It’s tailored to meet individual dietary needs, preferences, and health goals while ensuring all the essential nutrients are included.
Dietitian-designed meal plans are made to be practical and sustainable, ensuring that you can make long-term dietary changes that will support your health and wellness goals. A Registered Dietitian meal plan is an excellent investment in your health, providing the tools and support you need to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Registered Dietitian can help you create a personalized eating plan that meets your nutritional needs, tastes, and lifestyle. They can also guide portion sizes, food choices, and meal timing to support your health goals. Additionally, they can help you navigate food allergies, intolerances, and medical conditions that may affect your diet.
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Depending on your condition, a Registered Dietitian and meal planning nutritionist can help you choose foods that will benefit your health. A Registered Dietitian helps you develop a balanced and nutrient-dense plan while changing your eating habits and dietary patterns, allowing you to manage your condition while reaching your health and wellness goals.
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The Mediterranean diet has been found to improve health and well-being for many people. The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the most sustainable diets due to the importance of whole foods, vegetables, fiber, plant-based proteins, and local, seasonal foods.
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Weeknight Dinners is a weekly meal plan program inspired by the Mediterranean diet. It provides a well-balanced and streamlined system that helps you batch cook and assemble healthy meals in less than 10 minutes when you're pressed for time. Each week, you’ll get access to a dietitian-designed menu, a shopping list, a batch cook or prep-ahead guide, and four seasonal recipes.
It’s time to let healthy eating and living become a part of your everyday life. Try Weeknight Dinners for easy plant-based dinner ideas.