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 | Spelt Herb Tortilla with leek, flaxseed and lemon balmWhole-Grain Plant Base Spelt Herb Tortilla with leek, flaxseed and lemon balm. 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 |
~380 kcal~495 kcal~625 kcal
P: 21g28g35g
| Fiber: 56g73g92g
| F: 8g10g13g
|
| B | Quark Spelt Tartlet with kiwi, extra-virgin olive oil and barley maltFruit and Seed Pair Quark Spelt Tartlet with kiwi, extra-virgin olive oil and barley malt. 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: 24g32g40g
| Fiber: 52g69g86g
| F: 8g11g14g
|
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Meal 2 — Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Millet Vegetable Tabbouleh with adzuki bean, parsnip and coriander leafLegume Fibre Base Millet Vegetable Tabbouleh with adzuki bean, parsnip and coriander leaf. 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 |
~480 kcal~640 kcal~800 kcal
P: 31g41g51g
| Fiber: 64g85g106g
| F: 11g15g19g
|
| B | Salmon Farro Salad with garden pea, za'atar and shelled hempOmega-3 Food Source Salmon Farro Salad with garden pea, za'atar and shelled hemp. 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 |
~480 kcal~640 kcal~800 kcal
P: 27g36g45g
| Fiber: 66g88g110g
| F: 12g16g20g
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Meal 3 — Evening Snack
4:30 – 5:30 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Quark Fruit Verrine with rhubarb, pecan and fresh gingerPolyphenol Variety Quark Fruit Verrine with rhubarb, pecan 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: 14g19g24g
| Fiber: 26g35g44g
| F: 7g9g11g
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| B | Ginger Barley Cake with blueberry, nigella seed and allspiceUnsweetened Infusion Ginger Barley Cake with blueberry, nigella seed and allspice. 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 |
~225 kcal~295 kcal~365 kcal
P: 10g13g16g
| Fiber: 30g40g50g
| F: 7g9g11g
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Meal 4 — Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Salmon Freekeh Pilaf with purple beetroot, dill and Kentish cobnutOmega-3 Food Source Salmon Freekeh Pilaf with purple beetroot, dill and Kentish cobnut. 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 |
~415 kcal~550 kcal~685 kcal
P: 33g44g55g
| Fiber: 48g64g80g
| F: 10g13g16g
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| B | Split Pea Stew with purple broccoli, sage and chia seedLegume Fibre Base Split Pea Stew with purple broccoli, sage and chia seed. 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~550 kcal~685 kcal
P: 29g39g49g
| Fiber: 53g71g89g
| F: 9g12g15g
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Daily Total (approx.)
~2000kcal
~85gProtein
~40gFiber
~60gFat