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Menopause Nutrition Meal Plan — 1,800 kcal
General meal planning with protein, fibre and calcium-rich foods. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 130g of protein, built from ingredients stocked at any major UK supermarket for roughly £30–40/week. Protein comes from whole foods — fish, eggs, dairy, legumes — rather than protein powders or bars, in line with the whole-food approach this plan takes throughout.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketGeneric UK supermarket
GoalMenopause Nutrition
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,797 kcal130g protein182g carbs60g fat26g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1801 kcal per person137g protein · 187g carbs per person
Breakfast504 kcal · 33g protein · 36g carbs · 10 min
Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast
Made with eggs, wholemeal bread, butter. Ready in 10 min — 504 kcal, 33g protein, 36g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- 5g butter
- 2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season lightly and whisk with a fork.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl, then cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring gently until softly set.
- Toast wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and butter and semi-skimmed milk.
Lunch409 kcal · 39g protein · 53g carbs · 25 min
Baked Cod with Sweet Potato Wedges
Made with cod fillet, sweet potato, olive oil. Ready in 25 min — 409 kcal, 39g protein, 53g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g cod fillet
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cut the medium sweet potato into even chunks and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) until tender and browned.
- Meanwhile, bake the cod fillet for 12-18 minutes, until cooked through and it flakes or slices easily.
- Serve the medium sweet potato with cod fillet, lemon, olive oil and paprika, then season to taste.
Dinner775 kcal · 61g protein · 93g carbs · 20 min
Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice and Frozen Veg
Made with lean beef strips, brown rice, frozen stir-fry veg. Ready in 20 min — 775 kcal, 61g protein, 93g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g lean beef strips
- 100g brown rice (dry weight)
- 200g frozen stir-fry veg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat and stir-fry the lean beef strips for 3-4 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Add frozen stir-fry veg and stir-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes, keeping everything moving so it stays crisp.
- Stir in soy sauce, toss to coat and serve with the rice.
Snack113 kcal · 4g protein · 5g carbs · 3 min
Almond Butter with Celery Sticks
Made with almond butter, celery sticks. Ready in 3 min — 113 kcal, 4g protein, 5g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 4 celery sticks
Allergens in this meal: Celery, Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion celery sticks as needed.
- Combine almond butter and celery sticks in a bowl or lidded container.
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Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Generic UK supermarket. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Generic UK Supermarket Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
- Use common UK staples first: oats, rice, potatoes, pasta, eggs, tins, frozen vegetables, yogurt and lean protein.
- Keep branded products optional so the plan still works at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Iceland, Waitrose, Ocado, M&S or Co-op.
- Check cupboard items before shopping because sauces, oil, spices, oats and rice are often already at home.
Why This Exact Plan Exists
This page is not only a title-and-macros variant. The calorie target, supermarket, diet type, budget and prep style all change the meals, shopping-list assumptions and swaps.
Shopping Logic
The list favours repeatable UK supermarket staples, grouped by protein, carbs, vegetables, dairy and extras so the basket can be checked before buying.
Practical Swaps
The swap section keeps the page usable if a product is out of stock, too expensive, or not right for the reader's diet.
| Decision | This plan uses | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie target | Built around roughly 1,800 kcal per day | Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction. |
| Supermarket | Generic UK supermarket | Generic UK pages use widely available supermarket ingredients and average-price assumptions. |
| Budget | £30–40/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
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Menopause Nutrition Meal Plan — 1,800 kcal
A 7-day UK meal plan summary for saving as a PDF or printing, including every meal, daily macros and the weekly shopping list.
7-day meal plan
Monday
1801 kcal - 137g protein, 187g carbs, 58g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (504 kcal, 33g protein, 36g carbs, 25g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Cod with Sweet Potato Wedges (409 kcal, 39g protein, 53g carbs, 8g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice and Frozen Veg (775 kcal, 61g protein, 93g carbs, 15g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (113 kcal, 4g protein, 5g carbs, 10g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1800 kcal - 129g protein, 178g carbs, 62g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (483 kcal, 31g protein, 36g carbs, 23g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (475 kcal, 41g protein, 53g carbs, 12g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Turkey Mince Stuffed Peppers (613 kcal, 53g protein, 71g carbs, 11g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (229 kcal, 4g protein, 18g carbs, 16g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1787 kcal - 124g protein, 181g carbs, 62g fat, 19g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (385 kcal, 25g protein, 27g carbs, 19g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken, Brown Rice and Roasted Peppers (550 kcal, 39g protein, 59g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (610 kcal, 39g protein, 66g carbs, 22g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (242 kcal, 21g protein, 29g carbs, 5g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Thursday
1799 kcal - 165g protein, 147g carbs, 57g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (556 kcal, 35g protein, 41g carbs, 27g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef Mince Lettuce Wraps (323 kcal, 46g protein, 8g carbs, 9g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Mushroom Wholemeal Pasta (772 kcal, 70g protein, 80g carbs, 18g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (148 kcal, 14g protein, 18g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Friday
1800 kcal - 114g protein, 128g carbs, 91g fat, 20g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (438 kcal, 28g protein, 32g carbs, 21g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (493 kcal, 25g protein, 19g carbs, 35g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (633 kcal, 29g protein, 62g carbs, 29g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Chocolate Protein Shake (236 kcal, 32g protein, 15g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Saturday
1796 kcal - 130g protein, 211g carbs, 51g fat, 22g fibre- Breakfast: Ricotta Toast with Berries (381 kcal, 18g protein, 49g carbs, 13g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken and Orzo Soup (518 kcal, 46g protein, 70g carbs, 5g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Miso Glazed Salmon with Soba Noodles (707 kcal, 52g protein, 69g carbs, 28g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (190 kcal, 14g protein, 23g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Sunday
1799 kcal - 109g protein, 242g carbs, 37g fat, 39g fibre- Breakfast: Ricotta Toast with Berries (377 kcal, 18g protein, 48g carbs, 13g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Sardine and Wholemeal Pasta Salad (500 kcal, 36g protein, 57g carbs, 13g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (748 kcal, 36g protein, 130g carbs, 4g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Slices (174 kcal, 19g protein, 7g carbs, 7g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 15
- Cod fillet 190g
- Lean beef strips 380g
- Turkey mince lean 210g
- Chicken breast 525g
- Firm tofu 170g
- Pea protein powder 24g
- Lean beef mince 210g
- Whey protein powder 30g
- Salmon fillet 180g
- Tinned sardines 120g
- Red lentils 95g
- Smoked salmon 75g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 14 slices
- Brown rice 250g
- Rice noodles 65g
- Wholemeal pasta 260g
- Orzo pasta 60g
- Soba noodles 90g
- Rice 3 cakes
- Wholemeal 1 roll
Vegetables
- Sweet potato 420g
- Celery 7 sticks
- Celery 2 stalks
- Mixed leaves 140g
- Red onion 1
- Mixed peppers 725g
- Tinned tomatoes 1 x 400g tin (203g required)
- Onion 3
- Spring onion 5
- Spinach 24g
- Romaine lettuce 45g
- Mushrooms 230g
- Cucumber 2 (375g required)
- Carrot 3
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Baby spinach 180g
- Pak choi 150g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (162g required)
- Butternut squash 380g
Dairy & Eggs
- Butter 25g
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (424ml required)
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (202ml required)
- Low-fat crème fraîche 60g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 120g
- Halloumi 95g
- Ricotta 95g
- Parmesan 14g
- Ricotta cheese 190g
- Cottage cheese 100g
Fruit
- Dried blueberries 20g
- Banana 1
- berries 160g
Herbs & Spices
- Paprika 1.25 tsp
- Garlic 15 cloves
- Ginger 2.25 tsp
- Thyme 1.25 tsp
- Dill 1.25 tsp
- Parsley, optional to taste
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 3 tbsp
- Soy sauce 4.25 tbsp
- Almond butter 1.25 tbsp
- Balsamic dressing 15g
- Tamari 1.75 tbsp
- Honey 2 tsp
- Chicken stock 575ml
- Miso paste 1 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 660ml required)
Extras
- Lemon 1
- stir-fry veg 210g
- Walnuts 25g
- Beansprouts 85g
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Peanuts 16g
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Lemon juice 1 tbsp
Shopping This Plan At Generic UK supermarket
Built from ingredients stocked by every major UK supermarket, using average UK pricing rather than one retailer.
Value rangeOwn-brand equivalents at any major retailer
What Generic UK supermarket is good for here
- Ingredients are chosen from staples that most UK supermarkets carry, so the plan should work wherever you shop, though ranges still vary by store.
- Easy to swap to a specific retailer later without changing the meals.
- Costs reflect a mid-market average rather than the cheapest or priciest store.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Shopping entirely at a discounter will usually come in below the estimate; a premium store above it.
- No loyalty-scheme pricing is assumed.
Retailer details checked 2026-07-20. Ranges and loyalty schemes change — the weekly cost estimate above is based on the plan's budget tier, not on live prices at this store.
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- Buy own-brand rolled oats, rice, pasta and tins — nutritionally identical to branded, at any supermarket
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- Use frozen chicken breast instead of fresh (saves ~£1.50/week, same protein)
- Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
💪 Increase protein
- Add an extra tin of fish (mackerel, sardines, tuna) rather than reaching for a protein bar
- Use extra eggs or cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up between meals
- Swap a processed snack for a handful of nuts and a boiled egg to keep protein whole-food
🥦 Make it vegetarian
- Replace chicken with Quorn fillets or diced firm tofu
- Swap beef mince for tinned green lentils or plant-based mince
- Use halloumi or feta instead of meat in lunch salads
- Substitute eggs or cottage cheese for fish-based meals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this menopause nutrition plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for a generic UK supermarket and typically costs £30–40 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk and choosing own-brand items can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 130g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — well above general UK guidance of roughly 0.8–1.6g per kg of bodyweight for active adults.
How is this different from a generic menopause nutrition plan?
Plenty of menopause nutrition plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this menopause nutrition meal plan or save it as a PDF?
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises all 7 days at 1,800 kcal/day, the generic UK supermarket shopping list, and your chosen household portion sizes.
Is this plan suitable for meal prep?
Most recipes in this plan scale well and reheat easily. Soups, stews, and grain dishes are ideal for making in larger batches to save time midweek.
Is this plan suitable for beginners?
Yes. Recipes are rated Standard (20–30 min/day) and use ingredients available at a generic UK supermarket — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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