Maintaining a balanced and healthy diet is crucial for overall well-being. For those looking at weight loss as a primary goal, 1,100 calories falls on the lower end of a total caloric intake for what may be needed to reach this goal.
But what does a 1,100 calorie diet look like, and is it healthy?
In this short article, we will explore the benefits of a 1,100 calorie diet, as well as provide you with a printable 1,100 calorie diet plan.
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If you’re focused on losing weight, a diet that aims for an average of 1,100 calories can be a highly effective approach. This calorie level provides ample energy to support your daily activities and exercise routines, while creating enough of a caloric deficit to encourage weight loss.
However! It’s important to keep in mind that everyone’s calorie requirements are unique. Therefore, determining the appropriate daily calorie intake based on your specific goals, whether it be losing fat, building muscle, or adopting a healthy lifestyle, is paramount for success.
A well-planned 1,100 calorie diet, incorporating a diverse range of foods, can promote healthy eating habits. Of course, this amount of calories should only be followed by individuals with a low level of activity.
If following this style of meal plan creates unwanted weight loss, it may be necessary to increase total calories consumed accordingly.
Realized that perhaps you need to be eating more calories? Try one of these free meal plans:
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We have created a printable version of a 1,100 calorie meal plan for you to download, use and enjoy.
This meal plan includes delicious and healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, with easy-to-follow preparation instructions as well as a grocery list. Click the blue text to download the 1,100 calorie meal plan pdf or continue reading to see all of the recipes.
Spaced out over 5 meals (3 main meals and 2 snacks) this micronutrient-loaded meal plan aims to create the calorie deficit necessary in promoting weight loss. By following a meal plan similar to this, you can expect to meet the acceptable breakdown of macronutrients needed for your goals, as well as optimal health.
Here is an example 1,100 calorie meal plan:
Provides 1,109 kcal, 71g Protein (25%), 98g Carbs (35%), 50g Fat (40%) per day.
A true taste of the Med!
288 Calories
18.6g Protein (26%)
8.5g Carbohydrates (12%)
19.4g Fat (62%)
3 Eggs
1 1/2 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 Green Bell Pepper
6 Cherry Tomatoes
1 pinch Parlsey
1 handful Baby Spinach
Step 1: Heat your oil in a non-stick pan over a medium temperature.
Step 2: Chop the bell pepper into medium chunks and lightly fry for about 2 – 3 minutes until softened
Step 3: In another bowl, whisk the eggs with a little salt and the parsley
Step 4: Quarter the cherry tomatoes and get ready for action
Step 5: Pour the eggs and cherry tomatoes into the pan and, using a spatula, drag the sides of the eggs back to the centre. Then, give the pan a little shake to spread out the eggs again. It’s all about redistribution! Repeat this process until the eggs are almost set.
Step 6: Add the spinach to the top of the omelet and allow to cook for a further 1 – 2 minutes
Step 7: Season with a little pepper and serve up!
Et Voilà!
324 Calories
24.5g Protein (30%)
33.9g Carbohydrates (42%)
9.9g Fat (28%)
120 grams Atlantic Cod
50 grams Cherry Tomatoes
150 grams Sweet Potato
1 clove Garlic
1 tsp Parsley
2 tsp Olive Oil
1 wedge Lemon
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 C).
Step 2: Bring a small pot of water to boil over a high heat
Step 3: Peel and halve your sweet potatoes before roughly chopping them into 1-inch cubes
Step 4: Parboil the potatoes for about 5 – 7 minutes
Step 5: In a solid baking dish, drizzle half the olive oil in order to coat the bottom of the dish well
Step 6: Drain the sweet potatoes, and place on the side
Step 7: Lay your cod in the dish and evenly scatter with the tomatoes, sweet potato, and garlic. Then drizzle everything with the remaining olive oil!
Step 8: Give a cheeky little season with salt and pepper!
Step 9: Bake for around 10 – 12 minutes before serving up with a light squeeze of lemon juice and some fresh parsley!
290 Calories
22.9g Protein (31%)
30.7g Carbohydrates (41%)
9.5g Fat (29%)
80 grams Chicken Breast
40 grams Green Beans
40 grams Carrot
1/4 Red Bell Pepper
1/4 Yellow Bell Pepper
40 grams White Button Mushrooms
40 grams Broccoli
1 clove Garlic
2 tsp Honey
1/4 Red Onion
1 1/5 tsp Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
50 ml Vegetable Stock
Step 1: Slice up your bell peppers, green beans, carrots, broccoli, onion, and mushrooms into thin, bite-size slices. Chop the chicken into cubes and finely slice your garlic too!
Step 2: In a wok or large frying pan add the olive oil and bring up to a medium-high heat.
Step 3: Add all veggies (except the garlic) and chicken to the now hot pan and sauté for around 2-3 minutes until veggies are almost tender.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, honey, garlic powder, chili flakes, and vegetable stock with a little salt and pepper.
Step 5: Pour this evenly over the stir fry and allow the sauce to thicken.
Step 6: Once the chicken is cooked through, serve up!
A handful of health!
138 Calories
4.6g Protein (12%)
7.5g Carbohydrates (21%)
11g Fat (67%)
Not quite a glass of wine, but close!
69 Calories
0.7 Protein (4%)
18.1g Carbohydrates (94%)
0.2g Fat (2%)