{"id":9657,"date":"2020-09-28T18:35:31","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T18:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9657"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"1500 Calorie Vegetarian Meal Plan: Turning The Idea Of Plant-Based Weight Loss On Its Head"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#A_Healthy_Diet_Basics\" >A Healthy Diet: Basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Is_It_Enough_To_Consume_1500_Calories_A_Day\" >Is It Enough To Consume 1500 Calories A Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Vegetarian_Diet\" >Vegetarian Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Types_Of_Vegetarian_Diet_5\" >Types Of Vegetarian Diet (5)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\" >1500 Calorie Vegetarian Meal Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Day_1\" >Day 1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Breakfast_450_calories\" >Breakfast (450 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#AM_Snack_190_calories\" >A.M. Snack (190 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Lunch_345_calories\" >Lunch (345 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#PM_Snack_131_calories\" >P.M. Snack (131 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Dinner_394_calories\" >Dinner (394 calories)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Day_2\" >Day 2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Breakfast_245_calories\" >Breakfast (245 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#AM_Snack_183_calories\" >A.M. Snack (183 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Lunch_360_calories\" >Lunch (360 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#PM_Snack_296_calories\" >P.M. Snack (296 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Dinner_422_calories\" >Dinner (422 calories)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Day_3\" >Day 3<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Breakfast_271_calories\" >Breakfast (271 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#AM_Snack_158_calories\" >A.M. Snack (158 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Lunch_360_calories-2\" >Lunch (360 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#_PM_Snack_216_calories\" >\u00a0P.M. Snack (216 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Dinner_479_calories\" >Dinner (479 calories)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Day_4\" >Day 4<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Breakfast_271_calories-2\" >Breakfast (271 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#AM_Snack_158_calories-2\" >A.M. Snack (158 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Lunch_465_calories\" >Lunch (465 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#PM_Snack_202_calories\" >P.M. Snack (202 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Dinner_405_calories\" >Dinner (405 calories)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Day_5\" >Day 5<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Breakfast_306_calories\" >Breakfast (306 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#AM_Snack_215_calories\" >A.M. Snack (215 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Lunch_360_calories-3\" >Lunch (360 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#PM_Snack_190_calories\" >P.M. Snack (190 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Dinner_428_calories\" >Dinner (428 calories)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Day_6\" >Day 6<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Breakfast_450_calories-2\" >Breakfast (450 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#AM_Snack_137_calories\" >A.M. Snack (137 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Lunch_345_calories-2\" >Lunch (345 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#PM_Snack_190_calories-2\" >P.M. Snack (190 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Dinner_360_calories\" >Dinner (360 calories)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Day_7\" >Day 7<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Breakfast_322_calories\" >Breakfast (322\u00a0calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#AM_Snack_190_calories-2\" >A.M. Snack (190 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Lunch_345_calories-3\" >Lunch (345 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#PM_Snack_158_calories\" >P.M. Snack (158 calories)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Dinner_474_calories\" >Dinner (474 calories)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-vegetarian-meal-plan\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of people are trying to shed their pounds effectively while at the same time hoping to avoid excessive restrictions. A vegetarian diet is one of the most popular options for those having both ethical and nutritional concerns over meat. If followed properly with a controlled protein intake, a vegetarian diet can yield many health benefits. When choosing the optimal caloric intake, 1500 calories appears as a solid number \u2013 neither too high nor too low. Is a 1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan your perfect solution to weight loss problems? Give this article a read to find out all of the essentials of a vegetarian diet and get started on enjoying it\u2019s variety of plant-based delicious meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Healthy_Diet_Basics\"><\/span><b>A Healthy Diet: Basics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most basic idea of a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> healthy diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has to do with the provision for your body of all essential nutrients it requires to function properly. Whether you want to lose excess pounds, tone up, or just avoid health issues \u2013 a balanced diet is indispensable. Multiple studies have proven that a balanced diet is strongly linked to the reduction of risk to major health issues, including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15220271\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16818808\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A balanced diet will go a long way in boosting your energy levels, improving the condition of your skin, and helping you resist diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the US Department of Health and Human Services (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/eathealthy\/dietary-guidelines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), an adult woman needs between 1600 and 2000 calories per day to maintain the proper functioning of her body and avoid any nutrient deficiencies. This implies that if you\u2019re a healthy woman and you plan to consume 1500 calories a day, you are looking at only a slightly lower number than the range recommends. This difference alone is not significant enough to claim that you can lose weight in a safe way consuming 1500 calories a day. You would need to pay a lot of attention to what you eat, however, not to miss out indispensable nutrients. A calorie deficit of 500 calories per day through diet and exercise is what we should prefer to aim for, as it can yield a healthy 1 pound a week in weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Enough_To_Consume_1500_Calories_A_Day\"><\/span><strong>Is <\/strong><strong>It Enough To Consume 1500 Calories A Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, 1500 calories a day might not be enough for you if you\u2019re very physically active. If that is your case, you\u2019re most likely to feel exhausted and weak, and you will have to consider stepping up your calorie intake to say, 1900 calories. Also, keep in mind that the recommended calorie intake depends on your gender and age as well. So, for instance if you\u2019re an athlete who needs as much as 3000 calories to be sustained, 1500 calories a day will yield faster weight loss than if you\u2019re an older woman regularly spending only about 1800 calories. This is to say that a 1500 calorie diet for someone who normally needs 3000 calories may be simply too low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> Unhealthy Weight Loss Can Undermine Your Health! Learn Safe Ways To Shed Pounds<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37376 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetarian_Diet\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\"><b>Vegetarian Diet<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before following a 1500 calorie vegetarian <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet-meal-plan\/\">weight loss meal plan<\/a>, let\u2019s look at what a v<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">egetarian diet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> generally is. The essence of a vegetarian diet is to avoid meat and seafood in your menu. This is what is commonly meant when someone calls themselves a vegetarian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some variations regarding the strictness of your possible approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can avoid some or all animal products, and take on fruit, vegetables, and legumes instead. Or, you can even eat meat occasionally, although it would be rather known as a plant-based\/flexitarian diet, not a vegetarian.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Vegetarian_Diet_5\"><\/span><b>Types Of Vegetarian Diet (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/vegetarian-diet\/art-20046446\"><b>5<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Flexitarian:<\/strong> a plant-based diet with occasional meat, fish or poultry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pescetarian:<\/strong> allows fish, not meat, and sometimes eggs and dairy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lacto-ovo-vegetarian:<\/strong> no animal products except for dairy and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/steak-and-eggs-diet\/\">eggs<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lacto-vegetarian:<\/strong> dairy is allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ovo-vegetarian:<\/strong> eggs are allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Vegan:<\/strong> avoids all animal-based products, including honey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37377 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-13.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-13-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><\/span><b>1500 Calorie Vegetarian Meal Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So here&#8217;s a 1500 calorie diet meal plan for vegetarians (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/289024\/7-day-vegetarian-meal-plan-1500-calories\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This meal plan follows the classical definition of vegetarian by including dairy and eggs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1\"><\/span><b>Day 1<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_450_calories\"><\/span><b>Breakfast (450 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oatmeal-water-for-weight-loss\/\">oatmeal<\/a> cooked in two cups of water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup raspberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One tablespoon of chopped walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple and quick breakfast is a great start of your day. Top your oatmeal with raspberries, walnuts, and a pinch of walnuts to make it more delicious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AM_Snack_190_calories\"><\/span><b>A.M. Snack (190 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An apple with peanut butter might sound unusual, just try it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_345_calories\"><\/span><b>Lunch (345 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving\u00a0of a whole-wheat veggie wrap<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The avocado and hummus help hold this cool wrap together, and provide the fat and fiber beneficial for your heart health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Snack_131_calories\"><\/span><b>P.M. Snack (131 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup of sliced strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One tablespoon chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This extra-healthy p.m snack will keep you energetic till the evening!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_394_calories\"><\/span><b>Dinner (394 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving Mushroom-Quinoa Veggie Burgers with special sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These take just 25 minutes to prepare and are absolutely delicious!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Totals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a01,511 calories, 55 g protein, 199 g carbohydrates, 60 g fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\">propel your weight loss journey<\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37384 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-12.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-12-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2\"><\/span><b>Day 2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_245_calories\"><\/span><b>Breakfast (245 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving\u00a0of baked banana-nut oatmeal cups\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 clementines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This light and simple breakfast will boost your energy for a busy day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AM_Snack_183_calories\"><\/span><b>A.M. Snack (183 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a cup raspberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup of nonfat plain greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_360_calories\"><\/span><b>Lunch (360 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vegetarian lunch bowl is high in fiber to keep you satisfied and energetic through the afternoon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Snack_296_calories\"><\/span><b>P.M. Snack (296 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 banana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons of peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanut butter is everything, you know it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_422_calories\"><\/span><b>Dinner (422 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of butternut squash and black bean tostadas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild, sweet-spicy flavor of these delicious vegetarian tostadas is achieved thanks to ancho chile powder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Totals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1,507 calories, 61 g protein, 187 g carbohydrates, 67 g fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37383 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3\"><\/span><b>Day 3<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_271_calories\"><\/span><b>Breakfast (271 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of baked banana-nut oatmeal cups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 apple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An apple with oatmeal cups \u2013 what can be better?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AM_Snack_158_calories\"><\/span><b>A.M. Snack (158 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 hard-boiled egg seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 sliced avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This healthy snack will keep you on track for the first half of the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_360_calories-2\"><\/span><b>Lunch (360 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_PM_Snack_216_calories\"><\/span><b>\u00a0P.M. Snack (216 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of nonfat plain greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a cup of raspberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_479_calories\"><\/span><b>Dinner (479 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of One-Pot Tomato Bali Pasta topped with two tablespoons of shredded parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 slices of whole-wheat baguette<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Totals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1,484 calories, 69 g protein, 191 g carbohydrates, 56 g fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37382 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4\"><\/span><b>Day 4<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_271_calories-2\"><\/span><b>Breakfast (271 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of baked banana-nut oatmeal cups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 apple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AM_Snack_158_calories-2\"><\/span><b>A.M. Snack (158 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 hard-boiled egg seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 sliced avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_465_calories\"><\/span><b>Lunch (465 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 banana<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Snack_202_calories\"><\/span><b>P.M. Snack (202 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of nonfat plain greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 clementines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_405_calories\"><\/span><b>Dinner (405 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top the one serving of stuffed potatoes with salsa and beans with two tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese, and one tablespoon of sour cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Totals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a01,501 calories, 63 g protein, 206 g carbohydrates, 55 g fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/\">Different Types Of Diets: The Lowdown On The Most Talked-About Weight Loss Strategies<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37381 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-12.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-12-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5\"><\/span><b>Day 5<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_306_calories\"><\/span><b>Breakfast (306 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One serving of avocado-egg toast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One clementine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A super-simple avocado-egg toast with a clementine for the most energetic breakfast ever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AM_Snack_215_calories\"><\/span><b>A.M. Snack (215 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a cup of raspberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of nonfat plain greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_360_calories-3\"><\/span><b>Lunch (360 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Snack_190_calories\"><\/span><b>P.M. Snack (190 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tablespoon of peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_428_calories\"><\/span><b>Dinner (428 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of Vegetarian Tikka Masala<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup of cooked brown rice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine this Tikka Masala with a cup of brown rice for a yummy and nutritious dinner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Totals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a01,500 calories, 75 g protein, 171 g carbohydrates, 65 g fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37380 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/8-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6\"><\/span><b>Day 6<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_450_calories-2\"><\/span><b>Breakfast (450 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup oatmeal cooked in two cups of water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a cup raspberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One tablespoon of chopped walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AM_Snack_137_calories\"><\/span><b>A.M. Snack (137 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of cucumber slices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup hummus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This snack will keep you on track for the first half of your busy day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_345_calories-2\"><\/span><b>Lunch (345 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving\u00a0of whole-wheat veggie wrap<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Snack_190_calories-2\"><\/span><b>P.M. Snack (190 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_360_calories\"><\/span><b>Dinner (360 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of Beefless Vegan Tacos with tofu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Totals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1,499 calories, 54 g protein, 190 g carbohydrates, 66 g fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37379 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7\"><\/span><b>Day 7<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_322_calories\"><\/span><b>Breakfast (322\u00a0calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup oatmeal cooked in half a cup skim milk and half a cup water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 diced apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your breakfast more interesting by dicing up an apple and adding milk to your oatmeal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AM_Snack_190_calories-2\"><\/span><b>A.M. Snack (190 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tablespoon of peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_345_calories-3\"><\/span><b>Lunch (345 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving of whole-wheat veggie wrap<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Snack_158_calories\"><\/span><b>P.M. Snack (158 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 hard-boiled egg seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 sliced avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_474_calories\"><\/span><b>Dinner (474 calories)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One serving\u00a0of curried chickpea stew\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One 4&#8243; diameter whole-wheat pita<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This chickpea stew is packed with fiber-rich vegetables and chickpeas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Totals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a01,478 calories, 68 g protein, 185 g carbohydrates, 57 g fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><b>Final Thought<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a vegetarian diet plan good for weight loss? Undoubtedly, as long as you make sure your intake of nutrients is balanced, and you maintain a caloric deficit. A 1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan is there to help you shed your extra pounds without wreaking havoc on your health. You may ask \u00abHow long can I follow a vegetarian diet?\u00bb and the answer is simple \u2013 indefinitely, as long as your diet plan is healthy and balanced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=1500_Calorie_Vegetarian_Meal_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41518 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-73db875f23.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_J4nIpoGmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/289024\/7-day-vegetarian-meal-plan-1500-calories\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7-Day Vegetarian Meal Plan: 1,500 Calories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, eatingwell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16818808\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy lifestyle factors in the primary prevention of coronary heart disease among men: benefits among users and nonusers of lipid-lowering and antihypertensive medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15220271\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes: a common agenda for the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, and the American Heart Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/eathealthy\/dietary-guidelines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2015\u20132020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( 2015, choosemyplate.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/vegetarian-diet\/art-20046446\">Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition<\/a> (2019, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/\">mayoclinic.org<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of people are trying to shed their pounds effectively while at the same time hoping to avoid excessive restrictions. 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A vegetarian diet is one of the most popular options for those having both ethical and nutritional concerns over meat. If followed properly with a controlled protein intake, a vegetarian diet can yield many health benefits. When choosing the optimal caloric intake, 1500 calories appears as a solid number \u2013 neither too high nor too low. Is a 1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan your perfect solution to weight loss problems? Give this article a read to find out all of the essentials of a vegetarian diet and get started on enjoying it\u2019s variety of plant-based delicious meals.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>A Healthy Diet: Basics<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The most basic idea of a<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> healthy diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> has to do with the provision for your body of all essential nutrients it requires to function properly. Whether you want to lose excess pounds, tone up, or just avoid health issues \u2013 a balanced diet is indispensable. 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A vegetarian diet is one of the most popular options for those having both ethical and nutritional concerns over meat. If followed properly with a controlled protein intake, a vegetarian diet can yield many health benefits. When choosing the optimal caloric intake, 1500 calories appears as a solid number \u2013 neither too high nor too low. Is a 1500 calorie vegetarian meal plan your perfect solution to weight loss problems? Give this article a read to find out all of the essentials of a vegetarian diet and get started on enjoying it\u2019s variety of plant-based delicious meals.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>A Healthy Diet: Basics<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most basic idea of a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> healthy diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has to do with the provision for your body of all essential nutrients it requires to function properly. Whether you want to lose excess pounds, tone up, or just avoid health issues \u2013 a balanced diet is indispensable. 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