Goodbye, Sugar Cravings! Your 7-Day Sugar-Detox Meal Plan

Congrats! You’ve committed to going sugar-­free for seven days, and we’re going to make saying “no” to sugar a cinch. We’re arming you with an easy-­to­-follow, sugar­-free meal plan and simple, delicious recipe ideas that you’ll want to eat again and again. This 7­-day meal plan was designed by Further Food experts Amy Shapiro, RD and NYC health coach Samantha Elkrief. It incorporates both meat, vegetarian, (look for the "V" next to the recipes) and vegan options. This menu is meant to inspire and guide you. Don't feel the need to follow this meal plan to a T. We get it, you’re busy. So when you’re not cooking, just be smart in buying no­-sugar options. See our infographic of YES and NO foods to guide you, and if you have questions, leave a comment below and one of our experts will answer. You can also search our database of recipes for other no sugar options! The secret to this meal plan? Sunday meal prep. We’ve selected a list of recipes to prepare in advance to make it easy to eat healthy and sugar­-free during your busy work­week. Each dish is nutritious, scrumptious and most importantly, sugar-free. Eat ‘em up and enjoy! SUNDAY MEAL PREP Roasted chicken Chicken sausage egg muffins (V option: omit sausage) Powerhouse Soup (V & Vegan) Add this soup to any of your meals all week long if you're not feeling satisfied. The protein and fiber will help curb sugar cravings. Tomato basil quiche with bacon and spinach (V option: omit bacon) Roasted vegetables with kale chips (V & Vegan) *add roasted veggies in general when needed for cravings and satiety Mung bean and sweet potato stew (V & Vegan) DAY 1: MONDAY Breakfast: 2 chicken sausage egg muffins (V option: omit sausage) Lunch: Powerhouse Soup (V & Vegan) with a side of sliced avocado (V & Vegan) Snack: Handful of nuts and berries Dinner: Detox Cauliflower “Rice” Bowl (V & Vegan) Dessert: Spicy chocolate chili pepper bark (V & Vegan) (make enough for Thursday & Sunday dessert too. Or a chocolate fix whenever you need one.) DAY 2: TUESDAY Breakfast: Vegan Bulletproof Coffee (V & Vegan) + Avocado Toast (V & Vegan) Lunch: Tomato basil quiche with bacon and spinach (V: optional bacon) Snack: Roasted vegetables with kale chips (V & Vegan) Dinner: 3 ingredient massaged kale salad (V & Vegan) + mung bean and sweet potato stew (V) Dessert: 5 ingredient banana french toast "ice-cream" (V & Vegan) NOTE: omit the maple syrup and add some cinnamon instead! DAY 3: WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Chia Almond butter oatmeal with goji berries (V & Vegan) Lunch: 3 ingredient massaged kale salad (V & Vegan) & pulled roasted chicken Snack: Creamy winter chai (V & Vegan) + low glycemic fruit of your choice with nut butter (V & Vegan) Dinner: Turkey Chili OR Mushroom arugula and quinoa bowl (V & Vegan) Make enough for Friday Dinner & Sunday Lunch Dessert: Oranges sliced and sprinkled with cinnamon (V & Vegan) DAY 4: THURSDAY Breakfast: Tomato basil quiche with bacon and spinach (V option: omit bacon) Lunch: Mung bean and sweet potato stew (V & Vegan) + Dinner leftovers from Wednesday Snack: Roasted vegetables with kale chips Dinner: Roast Salmon with Salad OR Powerhouse Soup with Salad (V & Vegan) Dessert: Spicy chocolate chili pepper bark (V & Vegan) Prep: Matcha green tea chia seed pudding (V & Vegan) DAY 5: FRIDAY Breakfast: Matcha green tea chia seed pudding (V & Vegan) Lunch: 2 chicken sausage egg muffins with sliced avocado (V option: omit sausage) Snack: Handful of nuts and berries Dinner: Turkey Chili OR Mushroom arugula and quinoa bowl (V & Vegan) OR Roast Salmon with Salad Dessert: Frozen banana coconut cups (V & Vegan) DAY 6: SATURDAY Breakfast: Shakshuka: baked eggs (V) Lunch: Kale white bean avocado quinoa salad (V & Vegan) + Pulled roasted chicken Snack: Creamy winter chai (V & Vegan) Dinner: Spaghetti Squash Casserole (V) Dessert: 3 ingredient dark chocolate fondue dipped strawberries (V & Vegan) NOTE: make sure that chocolate is 70% or more cocoa! DAY 7: SUNDAY Breakfast: Shakshuka baked eggs (V) Lunch: Turkey Chili OR Mushroom arugula and quinoa bowl (V & Vegan) Snack: Frozen banana coconut cups (V & Vegan) Dinner: Spaghetti Squash Casserole (V) Dessert: Spicy chocolate chili pepper bark (V & Vegan) Note: Consult with your doctor before making any changes to your diet or medications. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only, and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.