Daily Calories:
Instructions: Select ONE option per meal. Emphasize anti-inflammatory spices (turmeric, ginger). Boost Omega-3s. Limit refined carbs and processed seed oils. Monitor nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant) if they trigger joint stiffness.
| Hydration: Drink 3–4 litres of water to flush metabolic waste and maintain joint lubrication (synovial fluid health).
| Fats: Prioritize cold-pressed Olive Oil, Mustard Oil, or Ghee in moderation. Strictly avoid trans fats.
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Meal 1 — Breakfast
7:00 – 9:00 AM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Savoury Barley Orzotto with celeriac, nigella seed and chiveUnsaturated Fat Pair Savoury Barley Orzotto with celeriac, nigella seed and chive. A whole-grain base, colourful vegetable and unsaturated-fat ingredient build food variety for general health alongside joint-care goals. |
1 medium breakfast serving about 320g total 1 large breakfast serving about 430g total 1½ breakfast servings about 540g total |
~375 kcal~500 kcal~625 kcal
P: 26g34g42g
| Fiber: 48g64g80g
| F: 9g12g15g
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| B | Yoghurt Barley Parfait with nectarine, pecan oil and espressoLow Added Sugar Yoghurt Barley Parfait with nectarine, pecan oil and espresso. Fruit, cultured dairy and a nut or seed create a minimally processed protein-and-fibre option with no therapeutic claim attached. |
1 medium breakfast serving about 320g total 1 large breakfast serving about 430g total 1½ breakfast servings about 540g total |
~375 kcal~505 kcal~630 kcal
P: 22g29g36g
| Fiber: 54g72g90g
| F: 8g11g14g
|
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Meal 2 — Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Millet Vegetable Timbale with marrowfat pea, rainbow carrot and fennel frondPlant Diversity Millet Vegetable Timbale with marrowfat pea, rainbow carrot and fennel frond. The legume and whole-grain base supplies fibre and plant variety within a Mediterranean-style pattern; it is not presented as a treatment for joint symptoms. |
1 modest lunch plate about 390g total 1 standard lunch plate about 520g total 1 large lunch plate about 650g total |
~485 kcal~645 kcal~810 kcal
P: 24g32g40g
| Fiber: 72g96g120g
| F: 11g15g19g
|
| B | Herring Buckwheat Bowl with mangetout, sumac and cobnut butterOily Fish Protein Herring Buckwheat Bowl with mangetout, sumac and cobnut butter. Oily fish provides long-chain omega-3 fats, while the vegetable, herb and whole-grain pairing broadens overall nutrient density without claiming to treat inflammation. |
1 modest lunch plate about 390g total 1 standard lunch plate about 520g total 1 large lunch plate about 650g total |
~485 kcal~645 kcal~805 kcal
P: 30g40g50g
| Fiber: 64g85g106g
| F: 12g16g20g
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Meal 3 — Evening Snack
4:30 – 5:30 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Yoghurt Orchard Glass with quince, ground linseed and fresh gingerWhole-Food Snack Yoghurt Orchard Glass with quince, ground linseed and fresh ginger. Fruit, cultured dairy and a nut or seed create a minimally processed protein-and-fibre option with no therapeutic claim attached. |
1 small snack serving about 180g total 1 medium snack serving about 240g total 1 large snack serving about 300g total |
~225 kcal~295 kcal~370 kcal
P: 13g17g21g
| Fiber: 27g36g45g
| F: 7g9g12g
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| B | Lemon Balm Spelt Biscuit with sour cherry, hemp kernel and cloveNut and Fruit Pair Lemon Balm Spelt Biscuit with sour cherry, hemp kernel and clove. An unsweetened infusion is paired with fruit and a nut or seed, keeping the snack food-first and modest in added sugar. |
1 small snack serving about 180g total 1 medium snack serving about 240g total 1 large snack serving about 300g total |
~220 kcal~290 kcal~360 kcal
P: 9g12g15g
| Fiber: 32g42g52g
| F: 6g8g10g
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Meal 4 — Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Sardine Buckwheat Plate with rocket, black pepper and flaxseedOily Fish Protein Sardine Buckwheat Plate with rocket, black pepper and flaxseed. Oily fish provides long-chain omega-3 fats, while the vegetable, herb and whole-grain pairing broadens overall nutrient density without claiming to treat inflammation. |
1 modest supper plate about 360g total 1 standard supper plate about 480g total 1 large supper plate about 600g total |
~420 kcal~555 kcal~695 kcal
P: 26g35g44g
| Fiber: 56g75g94g
| F: 10g13g16g
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| B | Cannellini Cassoulet with asparagus, tarragon and sesamePlant Diversity Cannellini Cassoulet with asparagus, tarragon and sesame. The legume and whole-grain base supplies fibre and plant variety within a Mediterranean-style pattern; it is not presented as a treatment for joint symptoms. |
1 modest supper plate about 360g total 1 standard supper plate about 480g total 1 large supper plate about 600g total |
~410 kcal~545 kcal~680 kcal
P: 32g42g52g
| Fiber: 50g67g84g
| F: 9g12g15g
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Daily Total (approx.)
~2000kcal
~85gProtein
~40gFiber
~60gFat